threads

[thredz]

threads Definition

  • 1a long, thin strand of cotton, nylon, or other fibers used in sewing or weaving
  • 2a theme or characteristic running throughout a situation or piece of writing
  • 3a series of messages or comments on an online forum grouped together under a single title or topic

Using threads: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "threads" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She sewed the threads together to make a quilt.

  • Example

    The threads of the story are woven together beautifully.

  • Example

    I posted a question on the thread and got some helpful responses.

  • Example

    The thread about politics got heated quickly.

threads Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with threads

  • hang by a thread

    to be in a precarious or risky situation

    Example

    His job is hanging by a thread after the company's financial losses.

  • to resume something that has been interrupted or left unfinished

    Example

    After a long break, she picked up the threads of her research where she had left off.

  • to bring various elements or ideas together into a coherent whole

    Example

    The editor helped the writer pull the threads of the story together.

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Summary: threads in Brief

The term 'threads' [thredz] refers to long, thin strands of fibers used in sewing or weaving, as well as themes or characteristics running throughout a situation or piece of writing. It also refers to a series of messages or comments on an online forum grouped together under a single title or topic. Phrases like 'hang by a thread' and 'pick up the threads' extend the metaphorical use of the word.