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threaded

American

[thred-id] / ˈθrɛd ɪd /

adjective

interwoven or ornamented with threads.

silk threaded with gold.

Other Word Forms

interthreaded adjective
multithreaded adjective
nonthreaded adjective
unthreaded adjective

Etymology

Origin of threaded

First recorded in 1535–45; thread + -ed ³

Example Sentences

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A spruce branch threaded through the spout as a filter.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

If I need to get my eyebrows threaded or my nails done, I can do everything at the mall while I’m shopping.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

Five minutes later, Megan Keller danced her way past one defender then threaded the puck past Canadian goalie Ann-Renee Desbiens to propel Team USA to an instant classic, 2-1 win.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

Within three minutes, the teenager had perfectly threaded a pass through for Djeidi Gassama to win a spot-kick, resulting in an early red card for the visitors and a goal from captain James Tavernier.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

James absentmindedly threaded his fingers through Steve as he looked again toward the water.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman

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