Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
thread
noun / verb
/θrɛd/
Definition
A thin, long strand of material used for sewing or weaving.
Examples
- She needed a needle and thread to fix the tear in her dress.
- The story has a common thread that ties all the characters together.
- The computer technician will thread the cable through the wall for a cleaner look.
Meaning
In a more general sense, thread can refer to anything that connects different parts of a narrative or concept.
Synonyms
- yarn
- strand
- string
- filament
