Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
thread-a-needle
verb phrase
/θrɛd ə ˈniːdəl/
Definition
To put a thread through the eye of a needle.
Examples
- She took a deep breath before she tried to thread-a-needle for the first time.
- He managed to thread-a-needle even without his glasses.
Meaning
The act of passing a thin piece of material (thread) through a small opening (the needle’s eye) to begin sewing or stitching.
Synonyms
- Pass thread through a needle
- Prepare for sewing
