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THREADY

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

Irregular inflected forms: threadier    , threadiest   

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Thin in diameter; resembling a thread

Synonyms:

filamentlike; filamentous; filiform; threadlike; thready

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

thin (of relatively small extent from one surface to the opposite or in cross section)

Derivation:

thread (any long object resembling a thin line)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Forming viscous or glutinous threads

Synonyms:

ropey; ropy; stringy; thready

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

thick (relatively dense in consistency)

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