thread
Pronunciation
Noun
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Quick answer
A thin strand of cotton, wool, or another material, used for sewing.
Usage notes
Online, "thread" also means a string of connected messages in a conversation, a newer figurative sense.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "He pulled a length of _____ through the eye of the needle."
Answer: thread
In your own words, what does "thread" mean?
A thin strand of cotton, wool, or another material, used for sewing.
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