A Thread of String

A Thread of String refers to a specific language concept known as a collective noun phrase. In this phrase, thread, an individual strand of string, combines with others to form a cohesive unit. The noun thread signifies a long, thin piece of yarn or string used, for instance, in sewing, weaving, or fastening objects together. String denotes a flexible material, typically made of twisted fibers, twine, or cord. When thread of string is used as a collective noun phrase, it implies a collection, group, or multitude of threads, intertwining and combining their presence and functionality. Just like individual threads converge, intersect and entwine to form a singular entity, the collective noun phrase thread of string suggests a cohesive mass of interlinked threads, unifying their individual attributes and purposes. This phrase can allude to the shared strength, utility, and aesthetic appeal that threads of string can possess when working collectively to create, repair, or implement various objects in diverse fields like art, fashion, crafts, or construction.

Using 'Thread of String' in a Sentence

  1. A thread of string was frayed and tangled, rendering it useless for sewing.
  2. Grandma carefully selected a thread of string from her collection, matching it perfectly to the color of her fabric.
  3. The children sat around the table, pulling at a thread of string, creating colorful friendship bracelets.

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