Pronunciation: /θrɛdz/
noun a long, thin strand of cotton, nylon, or other fibers used in sewing or weaving
A1 I need to buy some new threads for sewing.
A2 She carefully threaded the needle before starting to sew.
B1 The threads of conversation were woven together to form a meaningful dialogue.
B2 The detective followed the threads of evidence to solve the case.
C1 The threads of fate seemed to intertwine as they met again after so many years.
C2 The artist used threads of different colors to create a stunning tapestry.
verb to pass a thread through the eye of a needle or through the needle and guides of a sewing machine
A1 She threads a needle to sew buttons on her shirt.
A2 He threads a fishing line through the eye of the hook.
B1 The tailor threads the bobbin with colorful thread before starting to sew.
B2 The artist threads beads onto the string to create a beautiful necklace.
C1 The skilled weaver threads the loom with precision to create intricate patterns.
C2 The expert seamstress threads the sewing machine effortlessly, ready to start on the project.
formal The tailor carefully sewed the threads together to create a beautiful tapestry.
informal I love browsing through online forums and reading all the interesting threads.
slang Let's dive into the juicy threads on social media and see what everyone's talking about.
figurative The threads of fate are woven together in a complex tapestry, guiding our destinies.
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