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Vocabulary Entry
thread
|noun • verb • noun • verb
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N
noun
A long, thin strand of cotton, wool, or other fibers used in sewing or weaving.
Example Sentences
"She used a red thread to stitch the fabric together."
"The spider spun a delicate thread across the corner of the room."
"He pulled the thread tight before tying a knot."
V
verb
To pass a thread through the eye of a needle or to put something into something else.
Example Sentences
"She will thread the needle before starting to sew."
"He carefully threaded the wire through the holes."
"Can you help me thread this fishing line through the hook?"
N
noun
A continuous series of thoughts or ideas in a narrative or conversation.
Example Sentences
"The author lost the thread of the story in the middle of the chapter."
"She followed the thread of the discussion to understand the main points."
"His speech had a clear thread that connected all his arguments."
V
verb
To move in a winding or intricate path.
Example Sentences
"The path threaded through the dense forest."
"They threaded their way through the crowded market."
"The river threads its way through the valley."