thread

/ˈθɹɛd/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: threading · threaded · thrid

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A cord formed by spinning or twisting together textile fibers or filaments into one or more continuous strands, typically used in needlework.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

dây được tạo bằng cách xoắn hoặc quay sợi纤维 dệt may

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Noun

Examples

Woolen threads were an occult means, according to the Roman poet Horace, of depriving a person of virility.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A piece of yarn, especially said of warps and wefts in a woven fabric.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

sợi chỉ, đặc biệt là sợi dọc và sợi ngang trong vải dệt

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To pass a thread through the eye of a needle.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

đưa chỉ qua lỗ kim

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Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

To fix (beads, pearls, etc.) upon a thread that is passed through; to string.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

để sửa (hạt, ngọc trai, v.v.) trên một sợi dây

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Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “thread” mean?

A cord formed by spinning or twisting together textile fibers or filaments into one or more continuous strands, typically used in needlework.

Is “thread” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.