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THREAD

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Thread.

How to pronounce thread:

US

Thread - as a noun

A fine cord of twisted fibers (of cotton or silk or wool or nylon etc.) used in sewing and weaving

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
yarn7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cord7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Any long object resembling a thin line

Example: "A mere ribbon of land"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ribbon10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
object17physical object
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The connections that link the various parts of an event or argument together

Example: "I couldn't follow his train of thought"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
train of thought

The raised helical rib going around a screw

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
screw thread

Thread - as a verb

To move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course

Example: "The river winds through the hills"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
meander10wander10weave11wind8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
go3locomote12move9travel9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Pass a thread through

Example: "Thread a needle"

Remove facial hair by tying a fine string around it and pulling at the string

Example: "She had her eyebrows threaded"

Pass through or into

Example: "Thread tape"

Thread on or as if on a string

Example: "String pearls on a string"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
draw8string7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
arrange8set up
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"I need to buy a spool of thread for my sewing project."
"The thread on this fabric is very delicate."
"She lost the thread while telling her story and couldn't remember what she was saying."
"He pulled on the loose thread, and the whole seam came apart."
"Please tie a knot at the end of the thread to secure it."
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Word Game Points

Is THREAD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, thread is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

THREAD has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is THREAD a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, thread is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
THREAD has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is THREAD a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, thread is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
THREAD has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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