Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun One that threads.
- noun A long, dangling earring that passes through the pierced earlobe by means of a thin chain.
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun One who or that which threads; specifically, a contrivance for threading needles. See
needle-threader .
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun A device for assisting in threading a needle.
- noun A tool or machine for forming a thread on a screw or in a nut.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun A device used to
thread needles - noun A device used to machine a
screw thread
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun a blunt needle for threading ribbon through loops
Etymologies
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Examples
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After rising above the surface, the loop of the threaded needle is seized by a "threader," and thrown into the barb of the barbed needle.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 598, June 18, 1887 Various
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SVP supplied fabric, thread and decorations, plus a Singer Confidence Stylist mid-level machine, with 70 stitch patterns and an automatic needle threader.
A Stitch in Time... at the Speed of Smartphones Anjali Athavaley 2011
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In our 2009 review of sewing machines, the electronic Brother Innov-is 40 Project Runway Limited Edition was easy to use and has an automatic needle threader, variable speed control, and thread cutters that minimize tangling.
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In our 2009 review of sewing machines, the electronic Brother Innov-is 40 Project Runway Limited Edition was easy to use and has an automatic needle threader, variable speed control, and thread cutters that minimize tangling.
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In a pinch when I've been at work and had no easy access to a needle threader, I have also used a bent paper clip.
Tutorial - Mending a Sweater Snag - easiest thing ever! amy 2009
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Hrm... perhaps I should put a needle threader in my drawer.
Tutorial - Mending a Sweater Snag - easiest thing ever! amy 2009
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It has a detachable foot pedal that offers you total control on even the most difficult curves and patterns, six bobbins and a needle threader.
Archive 2008-05-01 Thatsnews 2008
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As threader of worms, I caught the excitement of a fish tugging on a line as well as the shade-shifting brilliance of a setting sun.
Chicken Soup for The Soul : Moms & Sons Jack Canfield 2008
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As threader of worms, I caught the excitement of a fish tugging on a line as well as the shade-shifting brilliance of a setting sun.
Chicken Soup for The Soul : Moms & Sons Jack Canfield 2008
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My vision's still pretty good, but an automatic threader seems a worthwhile feature.
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