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Early family prosperity had come from cotton thread manufacturing. Thread 1 piece on to the stick so it is on top of the first marshmallow.A threaded pass and Spurs are in.Find one thread close to the edge of the fold of the hem, and insert your needle there, then come back up through the fold.The monarchy acts as a golden thread coursing through the rich tapestry of our shared history.Let me now pull together the threads of my argument.Thread one prawn and a slice of lime on to eight skewers and set aside.Palace were threading through passes a little too easily.The thread is too fine for you to see it.Tie the ribbon or thread around the duct tape.This common genetic thread linking all tumours gives us grounds for considerable optimism.For two weeks he hung on to life by a thread.You need a green thread running through all political parties.They seem to lie concealed like puppet strings threaded through generation after generation of the human race.With a needle and thread he then ties off the blood vessel.My poor hay has not a dry thread to its back.They may make you lose the thread of your thought.Some thin thread connecting these seemingly random acts of criminal activity?The choreographer has merely to pick up the thread and run.Thread pieces of chicken onto skewers with a sage leaf in between each.Our lives are all interwoven by the golden thread.It is all but impossible to follow any single thread of an argument.Thread one or two prawns on to each skewer.Make sure there are no loose threads hanging or buttons about to pop off that would give you an unkempt appearance.The flashback over, we pick up again the thread of the embroidered story.First the technician threaded my brows, then she dyed them one shade darker than my natural tone.Shall I come in and cut off yours threads?

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British English: thread /θrɛd/ NOUN
Thread or a thread is a long very thin piece of a material such as cotton, nylon, or silk, especially one that is used in sewing.
This time I'll do it properly with a needle and thread.
  • American English: thread
  • Arabic: خَيْط
  • Brazilian Portuguese: fio
  • Chinese: 线
  • Croatian: konac
  • Czech: nit
  • Danish: tråd
  • Dutch: draad
  • European Spanish: hilo
  • Finnish: lanka
  • French: fil
  • German: Faden
  • Greek: κλωστή
  • Italian: filo
  • Japanese:
  • Korean:
  • Norwegian: hyssing
  • Polish: nitka
  • European Portuguese: fio
  • Romanian: ață
  • Russian: нить
  • Latin American Spanish: hilo
  • Swedish: tråd
  • Thai: ด้าย
  • Turkish: iplik
  • Ukrainian: нитка
  • Vietnamese: sợi
British English: thread VERB
When you thread a needle, you put a piece of thread through the hole in the top of the needle in order to sew with it.
I sit down, thread a needle, snip off an old button.
  • American English: thread
  • Brazilian Portuguese: enfiar
  • Chinese: 穿
  • European Spanish: enhebrar
  • French: enfiler
  • German: einfädeln
  • Italian: infilare
  • Japanese: 糸を通す
  • Korean: 바늘에 실을 꿰다
  • European Portuguese: enfiar
  • Latin American Spanish: enhebrar

All related terms of 'thread'

Chinese translation of 'thread'

thread

(θrɛd)

n

  1. (c/u) (= yarn) 线(線) (xiàn) (, gēn)
  2. (c) [of screw] 螺纹(紋) (luówén) (, quān)
  3. (c) (of story, account) 思路 (sīlù)

vt

  1. [needle] 穿 (chuān)
  2. (= join with string) (chuàn)
    to thread one's way between/through 小心翼翼地穿过(過) (xiǎoxīn yìyì de chuānguò)
(noun) 
Definition
a fine cord of twisted yarns, esp. of cotton, used in sewing or weaving
a hat embroidered with golden threads
Synonyms
strand
high fences, topped by strands of barbed wire
fibre
a variety of coloured fibres
yarn
vegetable-dyed yarn
filament
Some models use a carbon filament.
line
a piece of fishing line
string
He held out a small bag tied with string.
cotton
twine
a ball of twine
(noun) 
Definition
something acting as the continuous link or theme of a whole
the thread running through the book
Synonyms
theme
motif
the motif of magical apples in fairytales
train of thought
course
direction
They threatened a mass walk-out if the party did not change direction.
strain
She could hear the tinny strains of a chamber orchestra.
plot
the plot of a cheap spy novel
drift
She was beginning to get his drift.
tenor
The whole tenor of discussions has changed.
story line
(verb) 
Definition
to make (one's way) through a crowd of people or group of objects
She threaded her way back through the crowd.
Synonyms
move
pass
She passed a hand through her hair.
inch
ease
I eased my way towards the door.
thrust
meander
squeeze through
pick your way
(verb) 
Thread the shock absorber through the large opening.
Synonyms
pass
move
The hearings moved me to come up with these suggestions.
push
I pushed through the crowds and on to the escalator.
work
Rescuers were still working their way towards the trapped men.
inch
ease
string
He had strung a banner across the wall.
thrust
They thrust him into the back of a jeep.
poke
Lindy poked him in the ribs.

Additional synonyms

in the sense of direction
They threatened a mass walk-out if the party did not change direction.
Synonyms
tendency,
attitude,
bent,
current,
trend,
leaning,
drift,
bias,
orientation,
tack,
tenor,
proclivity (formal)
in the sense of drift
Definition
the main point of an argument or speech
She was beginning to get his drift.
Synonyms
meaning,
point,
gist,
aim,
direction,
object,
import,
intention,
implication,
tendency,
significance,
thrust,
tenor,
purport
in the sense of ease
Definition
to move into or out of a place or situation slowly and carefully
I eased my way towards the door.
Synonyms
move carefully,
edge,
guide,
slip,
inch,
slide,
creep,
squeeze,
steer,
manoeuvre

Synonyms of 'thread'

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Additional synonyms

in the sense of fibre
Definition
a threadlike animal or plant tissue
a variety of coloured fibres
Synonyms
thread,
strand,
filament,
tendril,
pile,
texture,
staple,
wisp,
fibril
in the sense of filament
Definition
a single strand of fibre
Some models use a carbon filament.
Synonyms
strand,
string,
wire,
fibre,
thread,
staple,
wisp,
cilium,
fibril,
pile
in the sense of line
Definition
a wire or string with a particular function
a piece of fishing line
Synonyms
string,
cable,
wire (old-fashioned),
strand,
rope,
thread,
cord,
filament,
wisp
in the sense of motif
Definition
a distinctive idea, esp. a theme elaborated on in a piece of music or literature
the motif of magical apples in fairytales
Synonyms
theme,
idea,
subject,
concept,
leitmotif,
trope
in the sense of plot
Definition
the story of a play, novel, or film
the plot of a cheap spy novel
Synonyms
story,
action,
subject,
theme,
outline,
scenario,
narrative,
thread,
story line
in the sense of poke
Definition
to jab or prod with an elbow, finger, etc.
Lindy poked him in the ribs.
Synonyms
jab,
hit,
push,
stick,
dig,
punch,
stab,
thrust,
butt,
elbow,
shove,
nudge,
prod
in the sense of push
Definition
to thrust (one's way) through something, such as a crowd
I pushed through the crowds and on to the escalator.
Synonyms
make or force your way,
move,
shoulder,
inch,
squeeze,
thrust,
elbow,
shove,
jostle,
work your way,
thread your way
in the sense of strain
She could hear the tinny strains of a chamber orchestra.
Synonyms
tune,
air,
melody,
measure (poetic),
lay,
song,
theme
in the sense of string
Definition
thin cord or twine used for tying, hanging, or binding things
He held out a small bag tied with string.
Synonyms
cord,
yarn,
twine,
wire,
strand,
rope,
fibre,
thread,
hawser,
ligature
in the sense of string
Definition
to hang or stretch (something) from one point to another
He had strung a banner across the wall.
Synonyms
hang,
stretch,
suspend,
sling,
thread,
loop,
festoon

Additional synonyms

in the sense of tenor
Definition
a general meaning or character
The whole tenor of discussions has changed.
Synonyms
meaning,
trend,
drift,
way,
course,
sense,
aim,
purpose,
direction,
path,
theme,
substance,
burden,
tendency,
intent,
purport
in the sense of thrust
Definition
to push (someone or something) with force
They thrust him into the back of a jeep.
Synonyms
push,
force,
shove,
drive,
press,
plunge,
jam,
butt,
ram,
poke,
propel,
prod,
impel
in the sense of twine
Definition
string or cord made by twisting fibres together
a ball of twine
Synonyms
string,
cord,
yarn,
strong thread
in the sense of work
Definition
to make (one's way) with effort
Rescuers were still working their way towards the trapped men.
Synonyms
progress,
move,
force,
manoeuvre,
make your way
in the sense of yarn
Definition
a continuous twisted strand of natural or synthetic fibres, used for knitting or making cloth
vegetable-dyed yarn
Synonyms
thread,
fibre,
cotton,
wool
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