thread

noun
UK: /θred/
US: /θred/

  1. A thin string of cotton, silk, wool, or nylon used for sewing or weaving.

    1. I need a needle and thread to fix this hole. [ ] [ ]
    2. The tailor uses strong thread to sew the seams of the coat together. [ ] [ ]

  2. A connected group of messages on an internet forum or email system.

    1. I started a thread about the new movie. [ ] [ ]
    2. I'm following a thread on the forum about gardening tips for beginners. [ ] [ ]

  3. A continuous line or link connecting different things; a theme or idea that connects the parts of something.

    1. There is a thread of hope in the story. [ ] [ ]
    2. The central thread of her argument is that education should be free for all. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

strand fiber topic subject chain string
thread verb

  1. To pass thread through a needle's eye or a series of holes.

    1. Can you thread the needle for me? [ ] [ ]
    2. She carefully threaded the yarn through the eyelets of the knitting machine. [ ] [ ]

  2. To pass through or make one's way through something, often with difficulty.

    1. He had to thread his way through the crowd. [ ] [ ]
    2. The cyclist threaded expertly through the busy city traffic during rush hour. [ ] [ ]
thread transitive-verb

  1. To create a thread on a discussion forum.

    1. I'll thread a new discussion to get feedback. [ ] [ ]
    2. Please thread your questions in the appropriate category. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "thread" in English means: A thin string of cotton, silk, wool, or nylon used for sewing or weaving., A connected group of messages on an internet forum or email system., A continuous line or link connecting different things; a theme or idea that connects the parts of something..

The phonetic transcription of "thread" is /θred/ in British English and /θred/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "thread": strand, fiber, topic, subject, chain, string.

Example usage of "thread": "I need a needle and thread to fix this hole.". More examples on the page.