Thread: meaning, definitions and examples
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thread
[ θrɛd ]
sewing
A long, thin strand of cotton, nylon, or other fibers used in sewing or weaving.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She used a red thread to sew the buttons on her shirt.
- The embroidery thread was intricately woven into the fabric.
conversation
A particular topic or subject that is discussed or elaborated.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The discussion moved on to a new thread.
- The comments on the forum thread were informative.
Translations
Translations of the word "thread" in other languages:
🇵🇹 fio
- linha
- rosca
- tópico
🇮🇳 धागा
- सिलसिला
- कड़ी
🇩🇪 Faden
- Gewinde
- Strang
- Thema
🇮🇩 benang
- utas
- topik
🇺🇦 нитка
- тема
- різьба
🇵🇱 nić
- wątek
- gwint
🇯🇵 糸 (いと)
- スレッド
- テーマ
🇫🇷 fil
- fil de discussion
- sujet
🇪🇸 hilo
- rosca
- tema
🇹🇷 iplik
- konu
- diş
🇰🇷 실
- 스레드
- 주제
🇸🇦 خيط
- موضوع
- سلسلة
🇨🇿 vlákno
- závit
- téma
🇸🇰 niť
- závit
- téma
🇨🇳 线 (xiàn)
- 话题 (huàtí)
- 螺纹 (luówén)
🇸🇮 nit
- navoj
- tema
🇮🇸 þráður
- efni
- þráður (efni)
🇰🇿 жіп
- тақырып
- бұранда
🇬🇪 ძაფი
- თემა
- ხრახნი
🇦🇿 ip
- mövzu
- diş
🇲🇽 hilo
- rosca
- tema
Etymology
The word 'thread' originated from Old English 'thrǣd', which is of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'draad' and German 'Draht'. The earliest recorded use of the word dates back to the 8th century. Throughout history, thread has played a crucial role in the development of textiles and sewing techniques, enabling the creation of intricate designs and sturdy fabrics.
See also: multithreading, threadbare, threading, threads.