Definition of INTERTHREAD

interthread

Verb

  • To pass (strands of material) over and under one another to create a fabric; (by analogy) to weave long, narrow objects together.
  • To alter a fabric by weaving additional strands into it; to bring (two or more things) together like the strands in fabric; to bring (one thing) together (with another thing).
  • To be present in every part of (something) like strands running through it.
  • To integrate (strands of material into a fabric) by weaving.
  • To be or become woven or twisted together (with something); to be or become inextricably associated like strands woven or twisted together.
  • To move alternately on either side of people or objects; to weave in and out.

Adj

  • Between threads.

Examples

  • interthread communication
  • silk fabrics interthreaded with gold and silver
  • the interthreading of warp and weft

Origin / Etymology

From inter- + thread.

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