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thready
/ ˈθrɛdɪ /
adjective
- of, relating to, or resembling a thread or threads
- med (of the pulse) barely perceptible; weak; fine
- sounding thin, weak, or reedy
a thready tenor
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Derived Forms
- ˈthreadiness, noun
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Other Words From
- threadi·ness noun
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Word History and Origins
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Example Sentences
For some weeks previous to his death, his pulse had become slow and thready, 36 in the minute.
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In all the cases, as the disease advanced, the pulse came down to a very unfrequent and thready beat.
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The fermented liquor becomes turbid, and assumes a tough thready appearance, like a decoction of linseed.
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The gigantic squatter removed his pipe from his mouth and smoothed the thready white beard, straggling over his chin.
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Where the bridge abutments projected, the thready current of the San Pedro collected and formed quite a deep pool.
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