thread

Meanings

• noun

  A continuous filament or string made of natural or synthetic materials, used for various purposes such as sewing, weaving, or tying.

  - "The seamstress used a long thread to sew the hem of the dress."
  - "The weaver carefully selected the right thread for her tapestry."
  - "The fisherman tied a knot in the thread to keep the bait on the hook."

• noun

  A sequence of connected events or ideas.

  - "The events in the novel were loosely connected by a common thread."
  - "The detective followed the thread of clues to solve the mystery."
  - "The speech was held together by a thread of argument."

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Pronunciation

1. [θɾ̪̊ɛd]
   
   
   
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Synonyms

topic

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with thread
deed , need , reed , seed , weed

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Variants

List of all variants of thread that leads to same result
thread , threadless , threadlike , threads , threaded , threader , threaders , threading , bean thread , bean threads , screw thread , screw threads , hang by a thread

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'threoð', from 'threowan', to weave.

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Trivia

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1. Thread was one of the first materials used by humans for making clothing.

2. The world's longest thread is made of silk and is over 36 miles long.

3. In ancient Egypt, it was believed that the god Atum created the universe by breathing out a thread of his own body.

4. The term 'threadbare' means worn out or in poor condition.

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Related Concepts

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1. sewing: The act of attaching fabric or other materials together using a needle and thread.

2. weaving: The process of making fabric by interlacing threads.

3. embroidery: The art of decorating fabric or other materials with needlework and thread.

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Culture

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Thread has been used throughout history for various purposes. In literature, it has been used as a metaphor for connections and relationships. In art, it has been used in weaving, embroidery, and tapestry. In music, there is a genre called threadbare music, which is simple and unadorned. In religion, there are various rituals and symbols related to threads.

How to Memorize "thread"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a spool of thread.
   - Visualize the thread being woven into fabric.
   - Visualize the thread being used to sew a button onto a shirt.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'thread' with the word 'connection'.
   - Associate the word 'thread' with the image of a spool.
   - Associate the word 'thread' with the act of sewing.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Tangles And Needles Every Day' to remember the word 'thread'.
   - Use the mnemonic 'Thread: Ties, Relates, Engages, Decorates' to remember the various uses of the word.

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