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threading

Syllabification: (thread·ing)
Pronunciation: /ˈTHrediNG/
Definition of threading

noun

  • 1a process in which unwanted facial hair is removed by using twisted cotton thread to pull the hair from the follicle.
  • 2 Computing the system by which consecutive messages relating to a single subject on a message board or newsgroup are stored for retrieval.

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Definition of threading in the British & World English dictionary
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