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thread mark
nounLow
/ˈθrɛdmɑːk/A user-generated marker within a long online discussion forum thread, used to label or bookmark specific posts for easier navigation.
thread rolling
nounC2
/ˈθrɛd ˌrəʊlɪŋ/A manufacturing process that forms external threads on cylindrical metal parts by displacing material with hardened dies.
thread rope
nounVery Low
/θɹɛd ɹəʊp/A term combining the ideas of a fine filament ('thread') with a thick, strong cord ('rope'), often used metaphorically or as a descriptor.
thread silk
nounB1
/θrɛd sɪlk/Fine, delicate thread made from the fiber produced by silkworms, known for its smooth texture, shine, and strength.
thread vein
nounlow
/θrɛd veɪn/A small, visible, often red or blue vein, especially on the face or legs, where blood vessels are dilated.
thread-legged bug
nounLow (technical/entomological)
/θrɛd ˈlɛɡɪd bʌɡ/A common name for insects of the family Reduviidae, subfamily Emesinae, characterized by extremely long, slender legs that resemble threads.
thread-line fishing
nounLow
/θrɛd laɪn ˈfɪʃɪŋ/A method of fishing using a very thin, lightweight line, typically for catching small or delicate fish.
threaded glass
nounLow
/ˈθrɛdɪd ɡlɑːs/Glass that has been pierced or drilled to allow a screw, bolt, or other fastener to pass through it, typically for mounting or assembly purposes.
threadfin
nounC2/Rare
/ˈθrɛdfɪn/A type of marine fish characterized by long, filamentous rays extending from the rear of the dorsal or pectoral fins, resembling threads.
threadfish
nounLow (specialist/technical)
/ˈθrɛdfɪʃ/A tropical marine fish characterized by a long, threadlike extension of the dorsal fin.
threadneedle street
nounLow
/ˌθredˈniː.dəl ˈstriːt/A specific street in the City of London, the historic and modern financial district, most famous as the address of the Bank of England.
threads
plural-nounB1
/θrɛdz/A long, thin strand of cotton, nylon, or other fibres, used in sewing or weaving; also refers to a sequence of connected posts on an online forum or social media.
threadworm
nounC2 (Very Low Frequency)
/ˈθrɛdwɜːm/A small, thin parasitic worm, especially the pinworm (Enterobius vermicularis), that infests the human intestine, particularly in children.
threap
nounverbverb-intransitive+1Rare / Archaic / Dialectal
/θriːp/To argue stubbornly or assert persistently, often in a scolding or chiding manner.
threat
nounverbverb-ambitransitiveHigh
/θret/A statement or indication of intent to inflict harm, punishment, or loss.
threaten
verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveHigh (B1+)
/ˈθret.ən/To express an intention to cause harm, pain, or trouble to someone/something, or to indicate that something undesirable is likely to happen.
threatened species
nounB2
/ˈθretnd ˈspiːʃiːz/A species at risk of extinction in the near future due to factors like habitat loss, climate change, or human activity.
three
adjectivedeterminernounA1
/θriː/the cardinal number equivalent to the sum of one and two.
three fires
plural-nounLow
/θriː ˈfaɪəz/A phrase referring to three distinct instances or sources of fire.
three hours
nounHigh
/θriː ˈaʊəz/A period of time equal to 180 minutes or one-eighth of a day.

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