Word
threads
US/ˈθɹɛdz/
UK/θɹˈɛdz/
Definitions
01thin strings
n. thin strings of cotton, silk, or wool used for sewing.
n. plural form of thread; fine filaments of natural or synthetic fibre used for stitching or weaving.
“She used several different coloured threads to finish the embroidery.”
“The conservator carefully matched the silk threads to the original eighteenth-century tapestry to ensure the repair remained invisible to the naked eye.”
02online conversations
n. a series of connected messages in an online discussion or email chain.
n. connected series of messages or posts forming a single conversation in an online forum, social media platform, or email chain.
“I spent all morning reading long threads about the new movie on Reddit.”
“The developer followed several technical threads on the forum to see if other users had encountered the same software bug after the update.”
Synonyms
03clothes
n. a casual or cool way to talk about your clothes.
n. a slang term for clothing or apparel, often used to describe stylish or new garments.
“He showed up to the party wearing some very expensive new threads.”
“The protagonist arrived at the gala in vintage threads, standing out amongst the sea of modern designer tuxedos.”
Slang · Informal
Real-World Examples
“Early on, two messengers race across the French countryside, their hair flying out behind them in straight black threads: it’s a thrilling way to convey speed.” “Other silks protect eggs or fasten threads to a surface.” Idioms
pick up the threads — To resume an activity after an interruption; to pick up.