Main Entry:

²thread

Function:

verb

Date:

14th century

transitive verb

1 a: to pass a thread through the eye of (a needle) b: to arrange a thread, yarn, or lead-in piece in working position for use in (a machine)2 a (1): to pass something through in the manner of a thread <thread a pipe with wire> (2): to pass (as a tape, line, or film) into or through something <threaded a fresh roll of film into the camera> b: to make one's way through or between <threading narrow alleys> ; also : to make one's way usually cautiously through a hazardous situation3: to put together on or as if on a thread : string <thread beads>4: to interweave with or as if with threads : intersperse <dark hair threaded with silver>5: to form a screw thread on or inintransitive verb1: weave 2 <the car threaded through traffic>2: to form a thread

— thread·er noun