—n. - a spun-out cotton, silk, or glass etc.; yarn. B length of this.

- thin cord of twisted yarns used esp. In sewing and weaving.

- continuous aspect of a thing (the thread of life; thread of his argument).

- spiral ridge of a screw. —v. - pass a thread through (a needle).

- put (beads) on a thread.

- insert (a strip of material, e.g. Film or magnetic tape) into equipment.

- make (one's way) carefully through a crowded place, over a difficult route, etc. [old english: related to *throw]

n. - declaration of an intention to punish or hurt if an order etc. Is not obeyed.

- indication of something undesirable coming (threat of war).

- person or thing as a likely cause of harm etc. [old english]

v. - beat out or separate grain from (corn etc.).

- = *thrash v. 4. thresher n. [old english]

adv. Archaic or literary 1 three times.

- (esp. In comb.) Highly (thrice-blessed). [related to *three]

n. - frugality; careful use of money etc.

- the sea pink. [old norse: related to *thrive]

—n. - wave or nervous tremor of emotion or sensation (a thrill of joy).

- throb, pulsation. —v. - (cause to) feel a thrill.

- quiver or throb with or as with emotion. [old english, = pierce: related to *through]

n. (pl. Same) an insect harmful to plants. [greek, = woodworm]

v. (-ving; past throve or thrived; past part. Thriven or thrived) 1 prosper, flourish.

- grow rich.

- (of a child, animal, or plant) grow vigorously. [old norse]

n. - a windpipe or gullet. B front part of the neck containing this.

- literary narrow passage, entrance, or exit. cut one's own throat harm oneself or one's interests. Ram (or thrust) down a person's throat force on a person's attention. [old english]

—n. - chair of state for a sovereign or bishop etc.

- sovereign power (came to the throne). —v. (-ning) enthrone. [greek thronos]