SINCE 1828

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verb un·thread \ ˌən-ˈthred \

Definition of unthread

transitive verb

1 :to draw or take out a thread from

unthread a needle

2 :to loosen the threads or connections of

3 :to make one's way through

unthread a maze

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1597

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