thread
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Also seen as: threading · threaded · thrid
Sense 1
A cord formed by spinning or twisting together textile fibers or filaments into one or more continuous strands, typically used in needlework.
dây được tạo bằng cách xoắn hoặc quay sợi纤维 dệt may
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Noun
Examples
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
A piece of yarn, especially said of warps and wefts in a woven fabric.
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
To pass a thread through the eye of a needle.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
To fix (beads, pearls, etc.) upon a thread that is passed through; to string.
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.