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Thread

/θrˈɛd/
B1
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(noun) A cord formed by spinning or twisting together textile fibers or filaments into one or more continuous strands, typically used in needlework.

This thread tangles easily.
My grandma stooped down and picked up a needle and thread.
CEFR Practice Quiz
She used a very thin needle and some colorful ____ to repair the small hole in the corner of her favorite shirt today.

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