packthread

[ pak-thred ]

noun

1. a strong thread or twine for sewing or tying up packages.

packthread

/ ˈpækˌθrɛd /

noun

1. a strong twine for sewing or tying up packages

Other Words From

• packthreaded adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of packthread¹

First recorded in 1300–50, packthread is from the Middle English word pakthrede. See pack ¹, thread

Example Sentences

In falling, Bill had struck the chain-span of the weather-quarter davits, breaking it as if it had been packthread.

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The patron saint, thought I to myself, can make gold lace out of packthread.

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Peggy and Anne platted the packthread, and basted the vamps and linings together ready for her.

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I thought so too, and grew the warmer at being unable to find a wisp of osier or a roll of packthread in the house.

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In building the nest, a long piece of packthread had been somewhat loosely woven in.

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