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A thread is a large number of very thin fibers spun together, used in the manufacture of textiles and in sewing. See yarn.

Additions definitions of thread, for other industries...

  • The helical blades of a screw are also called "threads".

  • The term "thread" is used in computer science as well, where it is short for "thread of execution". See Thread (computer science).

  • A string of consecutive message postings to a newsgroup, mailing list or other forum are also known as a thread.

  • In hardware a thread is used to connect two things together, such as a screw to a piece of wood or two segments of a hose.

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The above article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/thread).  Modified by Apparel Search 10/21/04.
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