CEFR A2

threads

noun

Meaning

A long, thin strand of cotton, nylon, or other fibers used in weaving or sewing, or as a material for making cloth.

Examples

The tailor used a strong, dark thread to mend the torn seam.
She bought a spool of silk thread for her embroidery project.

Synonyms: yarn, fiber, filament, cord

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threads (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /θredz/

Definition

A long, thin strand of cotton, nylon, or other fibers used in weaving or sewing, or as a material for making cloth.

Examples

The tailor used a strong, dark thread to mend the torn seam.
She bought a spool of silk thread for her embroidery project.

How to Use threads

thread of (prepositional phrase): A continuous line or sequence of something. — "A single thread of hope remained."
weave threads (collocation): To interlace threads to create fabric. — "The artisan learned to weave threads into intricate patterns."
spin threads (collocation): To draw out and twist fibers into thread. — "She watched the spider spin its delicate threads."

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