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interthread

adj · verb · 7 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Between threads.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

Examples

  • interthread communication

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To pass (strands of material) over and under one another to create a fabric; (by analogy) to weave long, narrow objects together.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • the interthreading of warp and weft

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: interlace, intertwine, interweave, betwine, braid, entwist, entwine, interthread, intertwist, lace, lock, raddle, ruddle, twine, twist

Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

To alter a fabric by weaving additional strands into it; to bring (two or more things) together like the strands in fabric; to bring (one thing) together (with another thing).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • silk fabrics interthreaded with gold and silver
  • 1922, Grant Showerman, Horace and His Influence, London: Harrap, Introduction, p. xiii, The myriad and mysterious interthreading of motive and action, of cause and effect, presents to the near vision no semblance of a pattern, and the whole web is so confused and meaningless that the mind grows to doubt the presence of design, and becomes skeptical of the necessity, or even the importance, of any single strand.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: blend, combine, mix

Antonyms: none provided

4

verb

Meaning 4

To be present in every part of (something) like strands running through it.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: crisscross, pervade, run through

Antonyms: none provided

5

verb

Meaning 5

To integrate (strands of material into a fabric) by weaving.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

6

verb

Meaning 6

To be or become woven or twisted together (with something); to be or become inextricably associated like strands woven or twisted together.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: intransitive

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

7

verb

Meaning 7

To move alternately on either side of people or objects; to weave in and out.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: intransitive

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From inter- + thread.