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Thread

Thread is a fine cord. It is used chiefly to join two or more pieces of material or to sew an object to a piece of fabric. Thread is made of such fibers as cotton, flax, nylon, polyester, rayon, silk, or other textile material. Thread has numerous uses. These uses include sewing clothing, mending tears, and attaching buttons.

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