Thread Definition & Meaning
thread
- noun
- a fine cord of twisted fibers (of cotton or silk or wool or nylon etc.) used in sewing and weaving
- any long object resembling a thin line; "a mere ribbon of land"; "the lighted ribbon of traffic"; "from the air the road was a grey thread"; "a thread of smoke climbed upward"
- the connections that link the various parts of an event or argument together; "I couldn't follow his train of thought"; "he lost the thread of his argument"
- the raised helical rib going around a screw
- verb
- to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course; "the river winds through the hills"; "the path meanders through the vineyards"; "sometimes, the gout wanders through the entire body"
- pass a thread through; "thread a needle"
- remove facial hair by tying a fine string around it and pulling at the string; "She had her eyebrows threaded"
- pass through or into; "thread tape"; "thread film"
- thread on or as if on a string; "string pearls on a string"; "the child drew glass beads on a string"; "thread dried cranberries"
"Thread" in song lyrics
See how thread is used in real songs:
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"Look, me and you rappers got one common thread"
Aceyalone — Serve & Protect -
"stuff you dread. cut the thread"
Army of the Pharaohs — Blue Steel -
"Puppets move by a common thread"
Benefit — Blind Following
Words that rhyme with thread
Usage tips for "thread"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "thread" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for thread to find words that pair well.