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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Planets and stars generate their own fields, but gaps in our understanding emerge when we attempt to explain the much larger scale magnetic fields threading galaxies and clusters, and possibly even cosmic voids.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 4, 2026
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
They’re the rare organization that is forward-thinking and fastidious enough, as general manager Les Snead said, to be “always threading the needle,” focused on the future in a few minutes and in a few years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2026
Mr. Mulla begins by efficiently threading out a highly complicated history.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 4, 2026
She sat upon a bench threading a long needle in and out of a shoe sole and she stopped and held the needle poised and her mouth gaped open and showed her blackened teeth.
From "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck
