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/θred/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does thread mean?

noun, verb

A thread is a thin, continuous filament used for sewing or other textile work. To thread something means to pass a thread through it, especially a needle.

Example

"She carefully threaded the needle to sew the button onto her shirt."

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