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worsted vs thread

thread vs worsted

worsted and thread both are nouns.

worsted is not a verb while thread is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
worsted Yes No No No
thread Yes No Yes No
As nouns, thread is a hypernym of worsted; that is, thread is a word with a broader meaning than worsted:
  • worsted: a tightly twisted woolen yarn spun from long-staple wool
  • thread: a fine cord of twisted fibers (of cotton or silk or wool or nylon etc.) used in sewing and weaving
Other hypernyms of worsted include yarn.
worsted (noun) thread (noun)
a woolen fabric with a hard textured surface and no nap; woven of worsted yarns "he wore a worsted suit" a fine cord of twisted fibers (of cotton or silk or wool or nylon etc.) used in sewing and weaving
a tightly twisted woolen yarn spun from long-staple wool the raised helical rib going around a screw
the connections that link the various parts of an event or argument together
any long object resembling a thin line
worsted (verb) thread (verb)
pass a thread through
thread on or as if on a string
remove facial hair by tying a fine string around it and pulling at the string
pass through or into
to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
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