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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Thread \Thread\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Threaded}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{Threading}.]
1. To pass a thread through the eye of; as, to thread a
needle.
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2. To pass or pierce through as a narrow way; also, to effect
or make, as one's way, through or between obstacles; to
thrid.
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Heavy trading ships . . . threading the Bosphorus.
--Mitford.
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They would not thread the gates. --Shak.
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3. To form a thread, or spiral rib, on or in; as, to thread a
screw or nut.
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