packthread

American  

[pak-thred] / ˈpækˌθrɛd /

noun

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

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packthread British  

/ ˈpækˌθrɛd /

noun

1. a strong twine for sewing or tying up packages

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Other Word Forms

• packthreaded adjective

Etymology

Origin of packthread

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

Example Sentences

She platted the packthread together in strands of about half an inch thick, and these were sewed firmly together at the bottom of the shoe.

From The Parent's Assistant Stories for Children by Edgeworth, Maria

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

From Sunshine Bill by Kingston, William Henry Giles

The barbed-wire obstructions before the German positions were cut like packthread.

From The Story of the Great War, Volume VI (of VIII) History of the European War from Official Sources by Reynolds, Francis J. (Francis Joseph)

A snare or noose, made of packthread or horsehair, is then fixed to the twig by one end, and placed in the open space between the forks.

From Lachesis Lapponica A Tour in Lapland, Volume 1 by Linn?, Carl von

Tie it neatly up with packthread across and across, put the top undermost, and place it in an earthen pan.

From The Lady's Own Cookery Book, and New Dinner-Table Directory; In Which will Be Found a Large Collection of Original Receipts. 3rd ed. by Bury, Charlotte Campbell, Lady