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silk thread

Meaning of "silk thread" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

PRONUNCIATION OF SILK THREAD

sɪlk θrɛd


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SILK THREAD

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Silk thread is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SILK THREAD MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of silk thread in the English dictionary

The definition of silk thread in the dictionary is thread that is manufactured from silk.



WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SILK THREAD

bread · bred · cred · dread · gingerbread · goldthread · infrared · packthread · red · redd · rethread · ruby-red · shred · spread · thoroughbred · thread · tread · unread · unthread · widespread

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SILK THREAD

silk · silk cotton · silk factory · silk finish · silk hat · silk industry · silk manufacturer · silk route · silk stocking · silk-cotton tree · silk-screen print · silk-screen printing · silkalene · silkaline · silken · Silken Ladder · silkgrower · silkie · silkier · silkiest

WORDS THAT END LIKE SILK THREAD

acme screw thread · basting thread · British Association screw thread · British Standard brass thread · British Standard fine thread · British Standard pipe thread · British Standard Whitworth thread · buttress thread · double-page spread · embroidery thread · female thread · international screw thread · male thread · proofread · read · screw thread · Sellers screw thread · single thread · unified screw thread · Whitworth screw thread

Synonyms and antonyms of silk thread in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «silk thread» into 25 languages

TRANSLATOR

TRANSLATION OF SILK THREAD

Find out the translation of silk thread to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of silk thread from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «silk thread» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

丝线
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

hilo de seda
570 millions of speakers
en

English

silk thread
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

रेशम धागा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

خيط الحرير
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

шелковая нить
278 millions of speakers
pt

Translator English - Portuguese

fio de seda
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

রেশমী সুতা
260 millions of speakers
fr

Translator English - French

fil de soie
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

Benang sutera
190 millions of speakers
de

Translator English - German

Seidenfaden
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

絹糸
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

실크 스레드
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Sutra benang
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sợi tơ
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

பட்டு நூல்
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

रेशीम धागा
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

ipek iplik
70 millions of speakers
it

Translator English - Italian

filo di seta
65 millions of speakers
pl

Translator English - Polish

jedwabne nici
50 millions of speakers
uk

Translator English - Ukrainian

шовкова нитка
40 millions of speakers
ro

Translator English - Romanian

fir de mătase
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μεταξωτό νήμα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

sydraad
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

silkestråd
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

silketråd
5 millions of speakers

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about silk thread

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SILK THREAD»

Discover the use of silk thread in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to silk thread and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Clock Repairer’s Handbook
Suspensions and pendulums SILK-THREAD SUSPENSION This takes the form of a simple thread attached at two points, with the hook of the pendulum rod caught on the loop between. Some are adjustable from the front by a rod that ...
Laurie Penman, 2000
2
The Silk Industry of Renaissance Venice
In this important book, Luca Molà examines the silk industry in Renaissance Venice amid changing markets, suppliers, producers, and government regulations.
Luca Molà, 2003
3
Textiles and Clothing, C.1150-c.1450
Silk thread was used extensively in the sewing and ornamentation of royal clothing in the middle ages, a practice which is likely to have been followed by the aristocracy and rich merchant families. It is virtually the only sewing thread to have ...
Elisabeth Crowfoot, Frances Pritchard, Kay Staniland, 2006
4
Heirloom Machine Quilting: A Comprehensive Guide to ...
THREAD SIZES AND THEIR COMMON USES Uses Thread Size 50/3 Construction thread 40/3 Quilting thread 50/2 or 60/2 Embroidery thread 30/2 Embroidery thread .004 Nylon Monofilament 10/3 Silk (Clover Tire) 30/2 Silk thread (YLI) 30/3 ...
Harriet Hargrave, 2004
5
Beyond the Pattern: Great Sewing Techniques for Clothing
Silk— Filament silk thread naturally combines a smooth luster with elasticity and great strength, and it has the added ability to keep its shape when pressed, which makes ii ideal for tailoring wool. Don't use filament silk on lightweight silk ...
Threads, 1995
6
A Classified and Descriptive Catalogue of the Indian ...
Silk thread from cocoons of “Arindi ” moth (Attacus ricini). From Dinagepore, Bogra, and Rungpore. The sample from Dinagepore is not manufactured as an article of commerce. The silk from which it is made is cultivated by Mussulman ryots in ...
John Forbes Watson, 1873
7
American Silk, 1830-1930: Entrepreneurs and Artifacts
AMERICAN SILK mills also manufactured large quantities of silk thread for glove factories in Gloversville, New York. (The company sold its inferior thread and thread with dyeing imperfections under other brand names.)" Corticelli silks were  ...
Jacqueline Field, Marjorie Senechal, Madelyn Shaw, 2007
8
Silk for the Vikings
The weft consists of both wool and unspun silk thread. Part of the weft is missing. 80 remnants of two shades of red are visible, apart from the silk thread that now appears golden-beige. The silk thread forms geometrical patterns. wave-formed ...
Marianne Vedeler, 2014
9
Chemical Technology in the Pre-Treatment Processes of Textiles
Raw silk thread is obtained from silk cocoons by reeling after boiling the cocoons in water. Several such threads are doubled together and twisted into a strong yarn necessary for weaving and knitting. The morphological structure of raw silk ...
S.R. Karmakar, 1999
10
Fish Flies: The Encyclopedia of the Fly Tier's Art
Many years ago when I first started tying flies we had black and white silk thread available. The only thing that I knew at the time was that when you purchased a particular size, you knew it would be consistent with what you had before, ...
Terry Hellekson, 2005

8 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SILK THREAD»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term silk thread is used in the context of the following news items.
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Determination to preserve Tomioka Silk Mill paid off in the end
The listing by UNESCO of the Tomioka Silk Mill as Japan's first modern ... The company operated the plant to produce silk thread for nearly a half century. «Asahi Shimbun, Jun 14»
2
Pulling at the heart strings
The UF Opera Theatre premiere of “The Red Silk Thread” features New York City Opera performer Matt Morgan, left, as Marco Polo, and Erick Crow as Prince ... «Gainesville Sun, Apr 14»
3
Super strong synthetic spider silk close to market
Scientists say spider silk could stop a speeding train, just like the scene in ... via super strong, sticky silk thread, is at least modeled on mother nature -- on real ... «UPI.com, Mar 14»
4
Silk Pavilion from MIT's Media Lab is a beautiful example of biomimicry
The primary structure was created of 26 polygonal panels made of silk threads laid down by a CNC (Computer-Numerically Controlled) machine. Inspired by the ... «Treehugger, Jun 13»
5
Cambodian silk industry on its last threads
With its silk industry in rapid decline, Cambodia is pinning its hopes on moth ... “The Cambodian silk industry, especially silk thread production, is having trouble ... «DAWN.com, Feb 13»
6
Spider's Silk Strands Work Together to Keep Web Intact
Deformation of a web invokes distinct mechanisms at multiple scales, and results in the localized failure of the silk thread at which extreme loading is applied. «LiveScience.com, Feb 12»
7
Spider Silk Outfit Display Begins on Wednesday (PHOTOS)
The outfit is in golden-coloured silk thread and is around 11 feet by 4 feet long. This silk is stronger than steel and it can stretch up to 40 percent of its normal ... «IBTimes.co.uk, Jan 12»
8
Media caption 'Spider-goat' makes silk in milk
The transplanted gene means the goat produce milk containing an extra protein, which is extracted and spun into spider silk thread. Horizon: Playing God ... «BBC News, Jan 12»
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