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.
threading
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present participleof thread.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Olise's central positioning has also benefited Mbappe, with the Bayern Munich assist king France's most proficient player at threading through balls between defenders.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
The results showed that magnetic fields threading through the surrounding gas can help draw protostars closer together.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 5, 2026
In the current crisis, “he is really threading this needle,” Phelps said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 29, 2026
Poehler is uniquely skilled at threading the needle.
From Salon ● Jan. 16, 2026
He crawled down into the maintenance compartment, threading through the gears.
From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi
