Thread
[θɾ̪̊ɛd]
noun
A long, thin and flexible form of material, generally with a round cross-section, used in sewing, weaving or in the construction of string.
A continued theme or idea.
“All of these essays have a common thread.”
A screw thread.
Synonyms: topic
verb
To put thread through.
“thread a needle”
To pass (through a narrow constriction or around a series of obstacles).
“I think I can thread my way through here, but it’s going to be tight.”
To screw on, to fit the threads of a nut on a bolt