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Meaning of thread-like
The primary meaning of the word "thread-like" is describing something that resembles a thread in shape or form, often implying a long, thin, and slender appearance.
Etymology of thread-like
The word "thread-like" is a compound adjective formed from "thread" and the suffix "-like", with "thread" originating from Old English "þræd", related to "þrædan" meaning to twist, and the suffix "-like" from Old English "-līc" meaning similar to or resembling
Historically, the word "thread" has been used to describe a thin, continuous strand of yarn, fiber, or wire, and the suffix "-like" has been used to form adjectives that describe a resemblance or similarity to the root word
Synonyms
Definitions
- Resembling a thread in shape or form, especially in being long and thin
- * Having a thin, stringy, or fibrous structure or texture
Usage Examples
- The thread-like tendrils of the vine wrapped themselves around the trellis
- * The scientist studied the thread-like structures of the microorganisms under the microscope
- * The thread-like fibers of the spider's web glistened in the morning dew