threaded

Like most bolts

Threaded describes something with threads—the spiral ridges on screws and bolts, or the fibers in fabric.

A threaded needle has thread passed through its eye.

In computing, threaded refers to programs or discussions organized into connected sequences: threaded comments let you follow conversations.

A threaded barrel accepts a suppressor.

textile

needle

Pointed implement for sewing

  • yarnTwisted strand for crafts
  • bobbinSmall cylindrical thread holder
  • spoolCylinder for winding material

sewing · embroidery · stitch · eyelet · loop · beading · loom · weaving · warp · weft

fastener

bolt

Threaded rod for nuts

  • nutHard-shelled seed
  • screwThreaded metal fastener
  • tapValve controlling liquid flow

shank · pitch · torque · tighten · loosen · screwdriver · hex · machine · woodscrew · lag

narrative

storyline

Sequence of fictional events

recurring · motif · arc · continuity · throughline · coherent · unified · layered · intertwined · woven

discussion

forum

Gathering place for discourse

dialogue · exchange · discourse · chat · argument · deliberation · banter · reply · post · topic

computing

process

Steps toward a result

multicore · synchronization · lock · pool · spawning · worker · async · blocking · scheduler · runtime

Categories
Opposites
fastener/mechanical design

threadedunthreaded

Lacking spiral grooves

nonthreaded · smooth · plain · ungrooved · uncut

needle/sewing readiness

threadedunthreaded

Lacking spiral grooves

empty · bare · unprepared

narrative/content structure

threadedunthreaded

Lacking spiral grooves

linear · flat · disconnected · standalone · isolated

Phrases
Family

thread, threads, threading, unthreaded, unthread, rethreading, rethread, multithreading, multithreaded

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G