thread
noun
a fine cord of flax, cotton, or other fibrous material spun out to considerable length, especially when composed of two or more filaments twisted together.
has been threading
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present perfect progressiveof thread (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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This year's theme has been "threading the Oceanic ula," the distinctive floral necklace common to most Pacific welcomings.
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