noun
- thin strands of spun fiber used for sewing or weaving
- the spiral ridge on a screw or bolt
- a connected series of messages or posts in an online discussion
Usage: computing
verb
- passes something through a narrow opening or between objects
- cuts a spiral groove in a screw or pipe
Examples
- She bought colorful threads for her embroidery project.
- The bolt’s threads were stripped and wouldn’t tighten properly.
- I followed the entire thread about the movie discussion online.
- He showed up wearing some expensive threads.
- She carefully threaded the needle before beginning to sew.
- The plumber threaded the pipe to fit the connector.
- The golden threads shimmered in the fabric.
- Make sure to follow the thread from the beginning to understand the argument.