thread
thread
a long thin string used for sewing
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thread with Russian translation
thread usage examples
Мне нужна чёрная нить для этой пуговицы.
I need black thread for this button.
Нить порвалась, пока я шила.
The thread broke while I was sewing.
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thread synonyms
What's the difference between thread / yarn / cord / string / twine
нить — a long thin string used for sewing
I need black thread for this button.
Мне нужна чёрная нить для этой пуговицы.
the exact basic word for a long thin string used for sewing
I need a needle and thread to fix this button.
Мне нужны иголка и нитка, чтобы пришить эту пуговицу.
thicker spun fiber used for knitting or weaving, not usually for sewing
She bought blue yarn to make a scarf.
Она купила синюю пряжу, чтобы связать шарф.
a thicker, stronger string-like line used for tying or fastening
Tie the package with a cord.
Свяжи посылку шнуром.
a general thin flexible line; broader and less specific than thread
He tied the balloons with a string.
Он привязал воздушные шарики верёвочкой.
a rough, strong string made of twisted fibers, usually thicker than thread
Use twine to tie the boxes.
Используй шпагат, чтобы связать коробки.
thin thread used especially for teeth cleaning or embroidery
You should floss your teeth every day.
Тебе следует каждый день пользоваться зубной нитью.
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В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
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В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
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How to pronounce thread and what this word means
thread translation: нить. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce thread
/θred/
thread translation
нить
thread examples
I need black thread for this button.
thread transcription
/θred/, /θrɛd/
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Questions about this word
thread meaning: what does it mean?
a long thin string used for sewing
thread pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
thread is pronounced as /θred/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
thread definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
I need black thread for this button. Translation: Мне нужна чёрная нить для этой пуговицы.
Is thread part of Business Email vocabulary?
Yes, thread (нить) can be learned in the Business Email topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is thread part of Professional English vocabulary?
Yes, thread (нить) can be learned in the Professional English topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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