rethread

thread

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [thred]
- /θrɛd/
- /ˌriːˈθrɛd /

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [thred]
- /θrɛd/

Definitions of rethread word

noun rethread 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. 1
noun rethread twisted filaments or fibers of any kind used for sewing. 1
noun rethread one of the lengths of yarn forming the warp or weft of a woven fabric. 1
noun rethread a filament or fiber of glass or other ductile substance. 1
noun rethread Ropemaking. any of a number of fibers twisted into a yarn. a yarn, especially as enumerated in describing small stuff. 1
noun rethread something having the fineness or slenderness of a filament, as a thin continuous stream of liquid, a fine line of color, or a thin seam of ore: a thread of smoke. 1

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Origin of rethread

First appearance:

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; (noun) Middle English threed, Old English thrǣd; cognate with Dutch draad, German Draht, Old Norse thrathr wire; (v.) Middle English threeden, derivative of the noun See throw

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Parts of speech for Rethread

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rethread popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

rethread usage trend in Literature

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