Threads: meaning, definitions and examples
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threads
[ θrɛdz ]
sewing
Long, thin strands of cotton, nylon, or other materials used in sewing or weaving.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She used blue threads to sew the buttons on the shirt.
- The threads in this fabric are very strong and durable.
online discussions
A series of connected messages or comments on a social media platform or forum, usually organized around a specific topic.
Synonyms
conversation, discussion, post
Examples of usage
- The thread about the new movie has over 1000 comments already.
- I started a thread asking for book recommendations.
Translations
Translations of the word "threads" in other languages:
🇵🇹 fios
- tópicos
- linhas de discussão
🇮🇳 धागे
- विषय
- चर्चा की लाइनें
🇩🇪 Fäden
- Themen
- Diskussionslinien
🇮🇩 benang
- topik
- garis diskusi
🇺🇦 нитки
- теми
- лінії обговорення
🇵🇱 nici
- tematy
- linie dyskusji
🇯🇵 スレッド
- トピック
- 議論のライン
🇫🇷 fils
- sujets
- lignes de discussion
🇪🇸 hilos
- temas
- líneas de discusión
🇹🇷 iplikler
- konular
- tartışma hatları
🇰🇷 실
- 주제
- 토론 라인
🇸🇦 خيوط
- مواضيع
- خطوط المناقشة
🇨🇿 vlákna
- témata
- diskuzní linie
🇸🇰 vlákna
- témy
- diskusné línie
🇨🇳 线
- 话题
- 讨论线
🇸🇮 nitke
- teme
- linije razprav
🇮🇸 þræðir
- efni
- umræðulínur
🇰🇿 жіптер
- тақырыптар
- талқылау желілері
🇬🇪 ძაფები
- თემები
- დისკუსიის ხაზები
🇦🇿 ipliklər
- mövzular
- müzakirə xətləri
🇲🇽 hilos
- temas
- líneas de discusión
Word origin
The word 'threads' has its origins in Old English 'thrǣd', which is related to Dutch 'draad' and German 'Draht'. Threads have been essential in human history for sewing clothing, weaving textiles, and creating intricate designs. With the rise of social media, the term 'threads' also took on a new meaning to refer to connected discussions or comments on various online platforms.
See also: multithreading, thread, threadbare, threading.