- packthread
- packthread packthread, pack thread pack thread . A strong three-ply thread or small twine used to sew or tie packs or packages. [WordNet 1.5]
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packthread — [pak′thred΄] n. strong, thick thread or twine for tying bundles, packages, etc … English World dictionary
packthread — noun Date: 14th century strong thread or small twine used for sewing or tying packs or parcels … New Collegiate Dictionary
packthread — packthreaded, adj. /pak thred /, n. a strong thread or twine for sewing or tying up packages. [1300 50; ME pakthrede. See PACK1, THREAD] * * * … Universalium
packthread — n. strong twine for tying packages … English contemporary dictionary
packthread — pack•thread [[t]ˈpækˌθrɛd[/t]] n. a strong thread or twine for sewing or tying up packages • Etymology: 1300–50 … From formal English to slang
packthread — n. stout thread for sewing or tying up packs … Useful english dictionary
pack thread — packthread packthread, pack thread pack thread . A strong three ply thread or small twine used to sew or tie packs or packages. [WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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