threaded
/ˈθrɛdɪd/
adjective
- Having a screw thread or spiral groove on the surface.
- The threaded rod was used to secure the metal frame.
- Make sure the threaded part of the bolt is clean before tightening.
- She bought a threaded pipe fitting for the plumbing repair.
- Having a thin line or strand running through, as in fabric or hair.
- Her hair was threaded with silver streaks.
- The fabric was threaded with gold for a luxurious look.
- The sky was threaded with ribbons of pink cloud.
- Connected or arranged in a sequence, as in a discussion or data.
- A threaded discussion allows users to see responses to each post.
- The threaded conversation made it easy to follow the debate.
- The forum uses threaded comments so replies stay grouped.
Synonyms
verb
- Past tense and past participle of thread: passed a thin strand through a narrow opening or hole.
- He threaded the film into the projector carefully.
- She threaded the needle with blue thread.
- They threaded the rope through the pulley system.
- Past tense and past participle of thread: moved carefully through a crowded or narrow space.
- The car threaded slowly between the parked trucks.
- She threaded through the busy market without bumping anyone.
- The hiker threaded his way through the dense forest.