threaded

Describes an object, especially a screw, bolt, or pipe, that has a helical ridge or groove cut into its surface.

• 🇫🇷Qualifie un objet, en particulier une vis, un boulon ou un tube, dont la surface comporte une saillie ou une rainure en spirale. Peut aussi désigner un filetage réalisé sur une pièce.

1. Having screw threads B2 formal

   Describes a bolt, screw, or similar object that has a helical ridge (thread) cut into its surface, allowing it to be screwed into a nut or a threaded hole.

   • The mechanic used a threaded bolt to secure the engine part.
   • Make sure you use a threaded screw for this wooden joint.
   • The pipe has a threaded end for a tight connection.

   🇫🇷fileté

• more threaded comparative form
• most threaded superlative form

A verb meaning to pass a thread through the eye of a needle or to move something carefully through a narrow space.

• 🇫🇷Enfiler un fil dans le chas d'une aiguille, ou faire passer quelque chose avec précaution à travers un espace étroit ; se frayer un chemin à travers une foule ou un passage étroit.

1. Pass through a narrow space B1 formal

   To pass a thin object (like thread, string, or film) through a small opening or hole.

   • She carefully threaded the needle to sew the button.
   • He threaded the film into the projector.
   • The mechanic threaded the wire through the pipe.

   🇫🇷enfiler (dans un passage étroit)

   Synonymes: feedguideinsertpasssnakestringweave

2. Move carefully through obstacles B2 formal

   To move in a careful, winding, or skillful way through a crowded or obstructed area.

   • The cyclist threaded his way through the heavy traffic.
   • She threaded through the crowd to reach the stage.
   • The hiker threaded a path between the large boulders.

   🇫🇷se frayer un chemin

   Synonymes: inchmaneuvernavigatenegotiatepickslalomsqueezeweavewindworm

3. Connect or interweave B2 formal

   To connect or interweave things together in a sequence or pattern.

   • The author threaded several storylines together in the novel.
   • He threaded the beads onto the string to make a necklace.
   • The speaker threaded humor throughout his serious lecture.

   🇫🇷entrelacer/enfiler

   Synonymes: entwineinterconnectinterlinkinterweavelacestringweave

• threaded past participle
• threaded past simple
• threading present participle
• threads third person singular