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thread

[θɾ̪̊ɛd]
noun
  1. A long, thin and flexible form of material, generally with a round cross-section, used in sewing, weaving or in the construction of string.

  2. A continued theme or idea.

    "All of these essays have a common thread."

    Similar: topic

  3. A screw thread.

Synonymstopic
verb
  1. To put thread through.

    "thread a needle"

  2. To pass (through a narrow constriction or around a series of obstacles).

    "I think I can thread my way through here, but it’s going to be tight."

  3. To screw on, to fit the threads of a nut on a bolt

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