thready

/ˈθrɛdi/
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Definitions of thready
  1. adjective
    forming viscous or glutinous threads
    synonyms: ropey, ropy, stringy
    thick
    relatively dense in consistency
  2. adjective
    thin in diameter; resembling a thread
    synonyms: filamentlike, filamentous, filiform, threadlike
    thin
    of relatively small extent from one surface to the opposite or in cross section
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