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THREADING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Threading.

Threading - 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

Threading - 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 some threading to sew this button back on."
"She used colorful threading to create a beautiful embroidery design."
"The threading on this fabric is so delicate and intricate."
"The tailor did a perfect threading job on the hem of my dress."
"The threading on this carpet is starting to come loose."
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Word Game Points

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

THREADING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is THREADING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, threading is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
THREADING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is THREADING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, threading is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
THREADING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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