packthread
/'pækθred/
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Definition
Noun: A strong, coarse, and typically waxed or tarred cord or twine, traditionally made with three strands twisted together (three-ply), specifically used for sewing up or tying packages, sacks, or bundles.
Usage
"Packthread" is an uncountable noun. It refers to the material itself, not a single piece. You use it to talk about having, buying, cutting, or using this type of cord. - The merchant used sturdy packthread to secure the burlap sacks. - Do we have any packthread left for tying these boxes? - She cut a length of packthread from the large spool.
Examples
- Historical or traditional contexts:
- Practical use:
- General description:
Advanced Usage
- "As tough/strong as packthread": An informal simile describing something very durable or tenacious.
- After years of manual labor, his hands were as tough as packthread.
Variants and Related Words
- Twine (n): A general term for a strong string made of two or more strands twisted together. "Packthread" is a specific type of twine.
- Cord (n): A thicker or heavier string. Packthread is a kind of cord.
- String (n): A more general, often thinner, term for a thin piece of twisted fiber.
Synonyms
- Binding twine
- Parcel twine
- Packaging cord
Antonyms
- Ribbon (a thin, decorative strip of fabric, not strong or functional for tying packages)
- Thread (a thin, fine strand for sewing fabric, not for heavy-duty tying)
Related Phrases/Idioms
(No common idioms are directly formed with "packthread." The advanced usage simile is the closest construction.)
Noun
- a strong three-ply twine used to sew or tie packages