thread
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Noun
A long, thin strand of cotton, nylon, or other fibers used in sewing or weaving.
She used a needle and thread to sew the button back on.
A theme or characteristic running throughout a situation or piece of writing.
A common thread running through all her novels is the theme of family.
A connected series of messages or posts on an online forum or social media platform.
I started a new thread about travel tips on the forum.
The raised spiral ridge on a screw, bolt, or nut.
The bolt won't fit because the threads are damaged.
Verb
To pass a thread through the eye of a needle or through something.
She threaded the needle carefully.
To move carefully through a crowded or narrow space.
She threaded her way through the crowd to reach the exit.
To put objects onto a thread or string in sequence.
She threaded the beads onto a string to make a necklace.