Definition
(noun) A thin, continuous strand of material, such as cotton, silk, or synthetic fibers, used for sewing or weaving. (verb) To pass or guide something, such as a needle or a wire, through a narrow opening or a series of obstacles. (figurative) A theme, idea, or sequence of events that runs through a text, conversation, or situation, connecting its various elements.
Example Sentences
1The tailor carefully threaded the needle to repair the torn fabric.
2The hikers had to thread their way through the dense forest to reach the summit.
3The novel explores the thread of identity that runs through the lives of its characters.
4The researcher tried to thread together the disparate pieces of evidence to form a coherent theory.
5The conversation was difficult to follow as the various threads of discussion kept getting tangled up.