thread
English Thesaurus
1. the raised helical rib going around a screw (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | rib, |
| definition | : | support resembling the rib of an animal (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | screw, |
| definition | : | a fastener with a tapered threaded shank and a slotted head (noun.artifact) |
2. a fine cord of twisted fibers (of cotton or silk or wool or nylon etc.) used in sewing and weaving (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | cord, |
| definition | : | a line made of twisted fibers or threads (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | cotton, |
| definition | : | thread made of cotton fibers (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | dental floss, floss, |
| definition | : | a soft thread for cleaning the spaces between the teeth (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | floss, |
| definition | : | a soft loosely twisted thread used in embroidery (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | lastex, |
| definition | : | yarn that has an elastic core wound around with cotton or silk or nylon or rayon threads (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | ligature, |
| definition | : | thread used by surgeons to bind a vessel (as to constrict the flow of blood) (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | metallic, |
| definition | : | a yarn made partly or entirely of metal (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | nap, pile, |
| definition | : | the yarn (as in a rug or velvet or corduroy) that stands up from the weave (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | purl, |
| definition | : | gold or silver wire thread (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | suture, |
| definition | : | thread of catgut or silk or wire used by surgeons to stitch tissues together (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | tinsel, |
| definition | : | a thread with glittering metal foil attached (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | warp, |
| definition | : | yarn arranged lengthways on a loom and crossed by the woof (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | filling, pick, weft, woof, |
| definition | : | the yarn woven across the warp yarn in weaving (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | worsted, worsted yarn, |
| definition | : | a tightly twisted woolen yarn spun from long-staple wool (noun.artifact) |
3. the connections that link the various parts of an event or argument together (noun.cognition)
4. any long object resembling a thin line (noun.object)
| hypernym | : | object, physical object, |
| definition | : | a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow (noun.tops) |
| hyponym | : | blade, |
| definition | : | something long and thin resembling a blade of grass (noun.object) |
5. thread on or as if on a string (verb.contact)
| hypernym | : | arrange, set up, |
| definition | : | put into a proper or systematic order (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | bead, |
| definition | : | string together like beads (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | wire, |
| definition | : | string on a wire (verb.contact) |
| verb group | : | draw, guide, pass, run, |
| definition | : | pass over, across, or through (verb.contact) |
6. pass through or into (verb.contact)
| hypernym | : | draw, guide, pass, run, |
| definition | : | pass over, across, or through (verb.contact) |
7. remove facial hair by tying a fine string around it and pulling at the string (verb.contact)
8. pass a thread through (verb.contact)
| hypernym | : | draw, guide, pass, run, |
| definition | : | pass over, across, or through (verb.contact) |
9. to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course (verb.motion)
| hypernym | : | go, locomote, move, travel, |
| definition | : | change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | snake, |
| definition | : | move along a winding path (verb.motion) |
| verb group | : | wander, |
| definition | : | go via an indirect route or at no set pace (verb.motion) |
10. a fine cord of twisted fibers (of cotton or silk or wool or nylon etc.) used in sewing and weaving (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | draw, string, thread, |
| definition | : | thread on or as if on a string (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | thread, |
| definition | : | pass a thread through (verb.contact) |
11. any long object resembling a thin line (noun.object)
| derivation | : | ribbonlike, ribbony, |
| definition | : | long and thin; resembling a ribbon (adj.all) |
12. thread on or as if on a string (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | bodkin, threader, |
| definition | : | a blunt needle for threading ribbon through loops (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | chain, strand, string, |
| definition | : | a necklace made by a stringing objects together (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | string, twine, |
| definition | : | a lightweight cord (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | string, |
| definition | : | a collection of objects threaded on a single strand (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | thread, yarn, |
| definition | : | a fine cord of twisted fibers (of cotton or silk or wool or nylon etc.) used in sewing and weaving (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | stringer, |
| definition | : | a worker who strings (noun.person) |
13. pass a thread through (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | bodkin, threader, |
| definition | : | a blunt needle for threading ribbon through loops (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | thread, yarn, |
| definition | : | a fine cord of twisted fibers (of cotton or silk or wool or nylon etc.) used in sewing and weaving (noun.artifact) |
14. to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course (verb.motion)
| derivation | : | meander, ramble, |
| definition | : | an aimless amble on a winding course (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | meander, |
| definition | : | a bend or curve, as in a stream or river (noun.object) |
| derivation | : | ribbon, thread, |
| definition | : | any long object resembling a thin line (noun.object) |
15. a fine cord of twisted fibers (of cotton or silk or wool or nylon etc.) used in sewing and weaving (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | draw, string, thread, |
| definition | : | thread on or as if on a string (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | thread, |
| definition | : | pass a thread through (verb.contact) |
16. any long object resembling a thin line (noun.object)
| derivation | : | ribbonlike, ribbony, |
| definition | : | long and thin; resembling a ribbon (adj.all) |
17. thread on or as if on a string (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | bodkin, threader, |
| definition | : | a blunt needle for threading ribbon through loops (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | chain, strand, string, |
| definition | : | a necklace made by a stringing objects together (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | string, twine, |
| definition | : | a lightweight cord (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | string, |
| definition | : | a collection of objects threaded on a single strand (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | thread, yarn, |
| definition | : | a fine cord of twisted fibers (of cotton or silk or wool or nylon etc.) used in sewing and weaving (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | stringer, |
| definition | : | a worker who strings (noun.person) |
18. pass a thread through (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | bodkin, threader, |
| definition | : | a blunt needle for threading ribbon through loops (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | thread, yarn, |
| definition | : | a fine cord of twisted fibers (of cotton or silk or wool or nylon etc.) used in sewing and weaving (noun.artifact) |
19. to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course (verb.motion)
| derivation | : | meander, ramble, |
| definition | : | an aimless amble on a winding course (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | meander, |
| definition | : | a bend or curve, as in a stream or river (noun.object) |
| derivation | : | ribbon, thread, |
| definition | : | any long object resembling a thin line (noun.object) |
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