thread
When used as a noun for sewing, "thread" is typically an uncountable noun (e.g., "some thread"), but it can be countable when referring to different types or colors of thread. In digital contexts, like emails or social media, a "thread" refers to the organized chain of replies. This usage is very common in modern internet slang and professional communication. When used as a verb meaning to move through a narrow space, it is often followed by the phrase "one's way" (e.g., "to thread your way through the crowd").
💬Casual Conversation
Did you even read the thread I sent about the trip? Get your act together.
my bad. i'll skim it after this match.
Meanings
A long, thin strand of cotton, nylon, or other fibers used in sewing or weaving.
"She needed a needle and some red thread to fix the tear in her dress."
A sequence of connected messages in an online forum or email conversation.
"I have been following this Twitter thread for hours to get the full story."
The helical groove on a screw, bolt, or nut that allows it to be turned into a matching piece.
"The bolt was stripped and the thread no longer gripped the nut."
To pass a piece of thread through the eye of a needle.
"It took her several attempts to thread the needle."
To wind or weave something through a series of holes or gaps.
"He carefully threaded the cable through the conduit."