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Thread

Threads is a text-based social media platform developed and operated by Meta Platforms, launched on July 5, 2023, as a direct competitor to X (formerly Twitter), enabling users to share short posts, engage in public conversations, and build communities through real-time updates.^[1]^[2] The app requires an existing Instagram account for signup, automatically importing followers and integrating features like image and video attachments to posts limited to 500 characters, with algorithmic and chronological feeds for content discovery.^[1]^[3] Threads achieved unprecedented initial growth, surpassing 100 million user sign-ups within its first week— the fastest for any consumer software application—capitalizing on dissatisfaction with changes at X following Elon Musk's acquisition, though subsequent daily active user retention declined sharply after the early surge.^[4]^[5] By mid-2024, it reported approximately 175 million monthly active users, with expansions including web access, trend-following tools, and interoperability experiments with other platforms like Mastodon to enhance federation capabilities.^[5]^[6] The platform has drawn praise for fostering structured text-sharing environments under Instagram's community guidelines, which emphasize curbing harassment and misinformation, yet it has encountered controversies over privacy practices inherited from Meta's ecosystem, including data-sharing concerns that delayed its European rollout until regulatory compliance in late 2023, and critiques of opaque algorithms favoring "brand-safe" content that may limit diverse discourse.^[7]^[8] Despite these, Threads has positioned itself as a viable alternative for public discourse, particularly amid X's evolving policies, though its long-term viability remains tied to user retention and innovation beyond initial hype.^[9]^[5]

Physical Forms

Textile Thread

Textile thread consists of a thin, continuous strand formed by twisting together multiple filaments or staple fibers, designed for applications such as sewing, embroidery, and seam reinforcement in fabric assembly.^[10] Unlike yarn, which serves as a bulkier input for weaving or knitting to produce fabric, thread is typically finer, more tightly twisted, and optimized for tensile strength and abrasion resistance during mechanical stitching.^[11]^[12]^[13] Threads are manufactured from either natural or synthetic materials. Natural threads derive from plant sources like cotton and linen, or animal sources such as silk and wool, with cotton dominating modern production due to its availability and versatility.^[14] Synthetic threads, including polyester, nylon, and polypropylene, offer enhanced durability, elasticity, and resistance to moisture, comprising over 70% of global sewing thread output as of 2020.^[10] Production begins with fiber preparation—cleaning and carding staple fibers or extruding polymers for filaments—followed by drawing, twisting (typically 2-5 turns per inch for strength), plying (combining multiple strands), and finishing treatments like mercerization for cotton to improve luster and tensile properties.^[10]^[14] Archaeological evidence traces the origins of twisted fiber threads to the Upper Paleolithic era, with flax fibers processed into cordage-like threads dating to approximately 34,000 years ago in the Republic of Georgia, indicating deliberate fiber manipulation for binding and textile precursors.^[15] Indirect impressions of woven threads in fired clay artifacts from around 27,000 years ago in the Czech Republic further attest to early thread use in rudimentary fabric construction.^[16] By the Neolithic period, around 10,000 BCE, plant-based threads supported systematic textile production, evolving through innovations like the spinning wheel in medieval Europe and mechanized ring spinning in the 19th-century Industrial Revolution, which scaled output via factories employing water- or steam-powered machinery.^[17] Common types include spun threads, made from short staple fibers twisted into singles or plied yarns for opacity and bulk; continuous filament threads, extruded as seamless synthetics for smoothness and minimal lint; and specialty variants like corespun (filament core wrapped in staple fibers) for seam durability or textured threads for grip in embroidery.^[10] Thread performance metrics, such as breaking strength measured in pounds (e.g., polyester threads often exceeding 10 pounds for size 50 tickets) and elongation (5-20% for synthetics), are standardized by bodies like ASTM International to ensure compatibility with sewing machines operating at speeds up to 5,000 stitches per minute.^[18] Primary uses extend to garment construction, where threads account for 3-5% of apparel production costs, upholstery fastening, and medical sutures in bio-compatible forms like silk or nylon.^[10] Advances in recycling have introduced eco-threads from post-consumer polyester, reducing environmental impact amid global production exceeding 3 million tons annually as of 2022.^[12]

Mechanical Thread

A mechanical thread, also known as a screw thread, consists of a continuous helical ridge or groove formed on the external or internal surface of a cylinder or cone, enabling the conversion of rotational motion into linear motion or providing a secure fastening mechanism through frictional engagement.^[19]^[20] This structure functions primarily to generate clamping forces, restrict relative motion between components, or transmit mechanical power, as seen in assemblies where torque applied to a threaded element produces axial preload. The helical geometry leverages the inclined plane principle, akin to a continuous wedge wrapped around a core, which amplifies force efficiency in applications requiring precise adjustment or disassembly.^[21] The origins of mechanical threads trace back to approximately 400 BCE, attributed to Archytas of Tarentum, a Greek philosopher regarded as an early pioneer in mechanics, who conceptualized the screw principle for lifting water and other uses.^[22] Wooden threaded screws appeared by the first century BCE for presses and vices, with metal variants emerging in the Renaissance, including designs sketched by Leonardo da Vinci in the 16th century for threading taps.^[23] Modern standardization began around 1800 with Henry Maudslay's development of precision screw-cutting lathes, enabling interchangeable parts and reducing variability in thread forms essential for industrial machinery.^[24] Mechanical threads are classified by form, pitch, and handedness, with right-handed threads predominant due to ergonomic compatibility with clockwise rotation.^[25] Common profiles include the V-shaped Unified National Coarse (UNC) and Fine (UNF) threads, standardized under the Unified Thread Standard with a 60-degree flank angle for general-purpose fastening in imperial systems, and the ISO metric thread (M) series for international use, featuring similar angles but pitches defined in millimeters.^[26] Specialized forms like Acme threads, with 29-degree angles and flattened crests, suit power transmission in lead screws due to higher load capacity and reduced friction, while trapezoidal (Tr) threads provide efficient linear actuation in vices and jacks.^[27] Thread pitch, the axial distance between crests, determines coarseness—coarser pitches like UNC (e.g., 1/4-20 UNC at 20 threads per inch) offer faster assembly but lower precision, whereas finer pitches enhance vibration resistance.^[20] In practice, mechanical threads underpin threaded fasteners such as bolts, screws, and nuts, which assemble components in sectors including automotive, aerospace, and construction by distributing loads through shear and tension.^[28] For instance, machine screws with full-length external threads engage tapped holes or nuts to secure panels, while self-tapping variants displace material to form mating threads in softer substrates.^[29] Pipe threads like NPT (National Pipe Taper) incorporate taper and sealant for pressure-tight seals in fluid systems, contrasting parallel threads that rely on gaskets.^[30] Standards from bodies like ASME and ISO ensure interoperability, with tolerances specifying allowances for major/minor diameters to prevent galling or stripping under torque, typically calculated via formulas like T = K * D * P where T is torque, K a nut factor, D nominal diameter, and P preload.^[31] These elements collectively enable reversible, high-strength joints without permanent deformation, outperforming adhesives in scenarios demanding maintenance access.^[32]

Computing and Software

Execution Threads

In computing, an execution thread, or simply thread, constitutes the smallest unit of execution managed by an operating system scheduler, comprising a sequence of instructions that a processor can dispatch and execute independently. Threads enable concurrent execution within a process, sharing the process's address space, open files, and other resources while maintaining separate stacks, program counters, and registers for each thread. This lightweight structure contrasts with full processes, which incur higher overhead due to isolated memory and resource allocation.^[33]^[34] Threads emerged conceptually in the 1960s, with early implementations appearing in systems like IBM's OS/360 MVT in 1967, where they functioned as subtasks sharing memory under the name "tasks." Mainstream adoption accelerated in the 1980s; for instance, OS/2 introduced native thread support in 1987 for the Intel 80286, enabling preemptive multitasking and efficient concurrency on personal computers. Modern operating systems, including Unix variants and Windows, standardize threads via APIs like POSIX pthreads (introduced in the early 1990s) and Win32 threads, allowing developers to create, synchronize, and terminate threads programmatically. Kernel-level threads, directly scheduled by the OS kernel for full hardware awareness and true parallelism on multiprocessors, predominate in contemporary systems, though user-level threads—managed by libraries without kernel intervention—offer faster context switching at the cost of blocking the entire process on I/O operations.^[35]^[36] Multithreading yields benefits such as enhanced responsiveness in interactive applications, as threads can handle user input while others perform computations, and improved resource utilization on multicore processors by distributing workloads. For example, in I/O-bound scenarios, one thread can await data while others proceed, reducing CPU idle time compared to single-threaded processes. However, it introduces challenges: shared resources demand synchronization primitives like mutexes to prevent race conditions, where concurrent access corrupts data, and improper locking can lead to deadlocks or priority inversion. Programming complexity rises, with debugging harder due to nondeterministic execution order, and overhead from context switches—though lower than process switches—can degrade performance if thread count exceeds available cores. Empirical studies confirm that while multithreading boosts throughput in parallelizable tasks, Amdahl's Law limits gains from inherently sequential code fractions.^[37]^[38]^[39] Social media threads consist of a sequence of interconnected posts or messages by a single user, designed to convey extended narratives, explanations, or arguments beyond the character limits of individual updates.^[40]^[41] This format enables users to build upon prior content through self-replies or numbered sequences, fostering structured discourse on platforms such as X (formerly Twitter).^[42] The threading mechanism originated on early microblogging sites like Twitter, launched in 2006, where users began linking replies to their own posts to circumvent the initial 140-character restriction and elaborate on topics.^[43] By numbering posts (e.g., "1/10") and instructing followers to read in order, individuals including journalists and analysts popularized threads for in-depth analysis, such as breakdowns of news events or policy critiques, which increased visibility through algorithmic amplification of reply chains.^[40] This practice enhanced user engagement by encouraging sequential reading and replies, though it also facilitated unverified claims when threads prioritized narrative flow over sourcing.^[44] In July 2023, Meta launched Threads, a dedicated text-based app integrated with Instagram accounts, explicitly modeling the threading format to compete with X by emphasizing public conversations and real-time sharing.^[1]^[45] The app achieved 100 million sign-ups within five days, marking the fastest consumer software growth on record, driven by Instagram's existing user base and dissatisfaction with X's changes under new ownership.^[1] Key features included an initial 500-character post limit, support for videos up to five minutes, photo carousels, and algorithmic feeds prioritizing followed accounts and recommendations; a web version followed in August 2023, with European rollout in December after regulatory delays. By 2025, updates expanded text capacity to 10,000 characters per post to accommodate longer-form content.^[46] Threads' design promotes sustained interaction over viral spikes, with median engagement rates reported at 6.25%—73.6% higher than X's 3.6%—attributed to consistent posting and community-focused replies rather than isolated high-impact content.^[47] This has shifted some brand strategies toward real-time participation in trends and audience building, though retention challenges persist, as initial hype yielded to competition from established platforms.^[48] Critics note that while threads enable nuanced discussions, algorithmic curation on such apps can entrench echo chambers, amplifying partisan viewpoints without mandatory fact-checking.^[49]

Networking Protocols

Thread is a low-power, IPv6-based wireless mesh networking protocol optimized for Internet of Things (IoT) devices in home and commercial building applications.^[50] It operates over IEEE 802.15.4-2006 radio technology in the 2.4 GHz ISM band, enabling direct IP connectivity without reliance on proprietary gateways for core functions.^[50]^[51] The protocol was developed by the Thread Group, a non-profit organization formed in 2013 by initial members including Nest Labs, Samsung Electronics, and ARM Holdings to create an open IP-based standard for reliable IoT connectivity.^[52] The group's efforts culminated in the release of the Thread 1.0 specification in 2015, with subsequent versions like Thread 1.4.0 introduced by September 2024 to enhance features such as border router capabilities and IPv6 packet handling via 6LoWPAN fragmentation.^[53]^[54] At its core, Thread employs 6LoWPAN (IPv6 over Low-Power Wireless Personal Area Networks) to compress and adapt IPv6 headers for transmission over constrained IEEE 802.15.4 links, supporting a minimum MTU of 1280 bytes for IPv6 while handling fragmentation for larger payloads.^[55]^[51] This adaptation layer, combined with Thread's mesh-under routing, allows devices to form self-organizing, self-healing networks where nodes can route traffic dynamically, multicast via IPv6, and maintain connectivity even if individual routers fail.^[50]^[56] Security is integrated through device authentication during commissioning, AES-128 encryption for link-layer communications, and IPv6 neighbor discovery protections, ensuring only authorized nodes join the network.^[50] Low-power operation is achieved via duty cycling on IEEE 802.15.4 radios, enabling battery life of years in end devices like sensors, while router-eligible nodes handle forwarding without constant activity.^[50] The protocol supports up to hundreds of devices per network, with border routers bridging to external IP infrastructure like Wi-Fi or Ethernet for cloud access.^[50] Thread's open standards approach promotes interoperability, certified by the Thread Group to verify conformance to specifications and cross-vendor compatibility.^[57] Google's OpenThread implementation, released as open-source in 2016, has accelerated adoption by providing a reference stack for embedded systems, integrated into platforms from vendors like Nordic Semiconductor and Texas Instruments.^[58]^[59] It underpins ecosystems such as Apple's HomeKit and the Matter connectivity standard, facilitating low-latency, reliable smart home automation without single points of failure.^[60]^[56]

Arts and Entertainment

Music

In music analysis, the term "thread" functions metaphorically to denote a continuous linear musical element—such as a melodic or bass thread—that binds disparate sections of a composition, providing motivic continuity and structural unity amid textural or harmonic shifts. A melodic thread typically manifests as a primary sequence of notes that persists or recurs, often emerging from polyphonic layers to guide the listener's perception of progression. This descriptive usage appears in scholarly examinations of piano textures, where initial ambiguity between melody and accompaniment resolves into a discernible top-line thread, as in certain works by Johannes Brahms.^[61] Similarly, a bass thread weaves foundational harmonic motion through the piece, supporting upper voices while maintaining directional momentum, a technique observable in chromatic introductions that demand legato illusion despite technical constraints.^[62] In vocal pedagogy and notation, fil di voce (Italian for "thread of voice") specifies a performance directive for rendering passages in extreme pianissimo, evoking a slender, sustained filament of sound with precise breath and pitch control. This technique, rooted in bel canto traditions, requires singers to produce ethereal softness without loss of intonation, often marked in operatic scores to convey intimacy or fragility.^[63] Beyond Western contexts, analogous concepts appear in non-Western musicology; for instance, in ancient Indian traditions, a "musical thread" encapsulates micro-variations in frequency, amplitude, and temporal placement to construct performative nuance and emotional depth.^[64] While not a codified theoretical term in standard glossaries, the thread metaphor underscores causal connections in musical causality, where linear elements causally propel form and coherence rather than isolated events.

Literature and Film

In literature, the term "thread" frequently denotes a narrative thread, defined as an individual storyline, theme, or element that interconnects disparate parts of a broader story to form a unified whole. This metaphorical usage draws from the physical properties of thread—its continuity and ability to bind—allowing authors to weave subplots, character arcs, and motifs into complex tapestries. Narrative threads enable layered storytelling, where multiple strands develop concurrently before converging, as seen in epic novels or comparative analyses identifying "common threads" of recurring ideas across texts.^[65]^[66] The metaphor traces to ancient mythology, particularly Greek lore, where the Moirai (Fates)—Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropos—governed human destiny by manipulating the thread of life: Clotho spun it from her distaff to initiate existence, Lachesis measured its length to allot lifespan, and Atropos cut it to decree death. This imagery influenced literary depictions of fate, continuity, and inevitability, extending into modern works like William Stafford's 1986 poem "The Way It Is," which presents the thread as an immutable personal guide through chaos: "There's a thread you follow. It goes among / things that change. But it doesn't change... You don't ever let go of the thread." Stafford's verse, included in his collection Ask Me: 100 Essential Poems, underscores the thread's role as a lifeline preserving identity amid tragedy and flux.^[67]^[68] In film and screenwriting, narrative threads similarly structure multi-layered plots, particularly in ensemble dramas or nonlinear stories, where parallel or intersecting strands—often labeled A, B, or C plots—advance character development and thematic resonance while building suspense. Screenwriters employ these to balance pacing, ensuring each thread contributes causally to the central conflict without overshadowing others, as in films with converging timelines or character-driven subplots. For example, techniques like narrative braiding interlace threads to heighten emotional stakes and reveal interconnections, a method analyzed in screenwriting theory for maintaining viewer engagement through rhythmic progression. This approach mirrors literary weaving but leverages visual and auditory cues, such as cross-cutting, to tie threads visually.^[69]^[70]

Biological and Linguistic Uses

Biological Structures

In cellular biology, chromosomes are thread-like structures located inside the nucleus of animal and plant cells, each composed of proteins and a single molecule of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) that contains the genetic instructions for an organism's development and function.^[71]^[72] These structures condense during mitosis and meiosis to facilitate the equal distribution of genetic material to daughter cells, with humans possessing 46 chromosomes organized into 23 pairs.^[71] Fungal hyphae constitute the primary thread-like structural units of most multicellular fungi, forming extensive networks known as mycelia that enable underground growth, nutrient absorption, and reproduction.^[73] Hyphae are typically tubular filaments composed of chitin-reinforced cell walls enclosing either septate compartments or continuous coenocytic cytoplasm, branching to maximize surface area for enzymatic digestion of organic matter.^[74]^[75] Microtubules serve as dynamic, thread-like components of the cytoskeleton in eukaryotic cells, polymerized from α- and β-tubulin dimers into hollow tubes approximately 25 nanometers in diameter that provide rigidity, guide vesicular transport via motor proteins like kinesin and dynein, and form the mitotic spindle during cell division.^[76] These structures exhibit rapid assembly and disassembly, regulated by guanosine triphosphate hydrolysis, to adapt to cellular needs such as maintaining cell shape under mechanical stress.^[76] Cilia and flagella represent motile, thread-like projections on many eukaryotic cells, built from a core of nine outer microtubule doublets surrounding two central singlets (the 9+2 axoneme arrangement) and powered by dynein-driven sliding for locomotion or fluid movement.^[77] In prokaryotes, analogous bacterial flagella consist of helical protein filaments rotated by basal motor complexes, achieving speeds up to 100 body lengths per second in species like Escherichia coli.^[78] In plant-microbe symbiosis, infection threads form as specialized, tubular invaginations of the root hair cell wall during nodulation by rhizobial bacteria in legumes, encapsulating bacteria in a plant-derived membrane to deliver nitrogen-fixing symbionts into cortical cells without breaching host integrity.^[79]^[80] These branched structures, lined with cellulose and enriched in plant lectins, extend intracellularly and ramify, supporting bacteroid differentiation for atmospheric nitrogen reduction into ammonia usable by the host.^[79] Nematodes, commonly termed threadworms due to their elongated, cylindrical bodies, encompass a phylum of unsegmented worms with a tough cuticle, complete digestive tract, and longitudinal muscles enabling whip-like motion; parasitic species like Enterobius vermicularis (human pinworm) measure 8-13 mm in females and inhabit the large intestine, completing a lifecycle involving egg-laying on perianal skin.^[81]^[82] Spider silk threads originate from specialized abdominal glands and comprise hierarchical assemblies of spidroin proteins, with dragline silk from major ampullate glands featuring β-sheet nanocrystals embedded in amorphous matrices for tensile strengths exceeding 1 gigapascal and extensibility up to 30%, surpassing many synthetic fibers in toughness.^[83]^[84] These extracellular structures vary by gland type, including flagelliform capture spiral threads optimized for elasticity via glycine-rich repeats.^[83]

Idioms and Expressions

The word "thread" features prominently in several English idioms and expressions, typically evoking metaphors of fragility, continuity, precision, or narrative linkage derived from its literal associations with sewing, weaving, or following a path.^[85] These usages often highlight precarious balance or sequential logic, reflecting practical origins in textile work or mythological tales.^[86] "Hang by a thread" describes a situation of extreme precariousness or imminent danger, where success or survival depends on a single fragile element. The phrase originates from the ancient Greek legend of the Sword of Damocles, in which a sword is suspended over a banquet table by a single horsehair (later interpreted as a thread), symbolizing the instability of fortune.^[87] First attested in English around the 17th century, it has been applied to contexts like political fates or personal crises, as in "The patient's life hung by a thread during surgery."^[88] "Thread the needle" signifies maneuvering skillfully through a narrow or challenging passage, often balancing conflicting demands without error.^[89] Rooted in the literal act of sewing—guiding thread through a needle's eye, a task requiring dexterity since the 15th century—the idiom extended metaphorically to diplomacy, sports, or decision-making by the 20th century.^[90] For example, it describes politicians navigating partisan divides, as in "The negotiator threaded the needle between labor and management interests."^[91] "Lose the thread" means to become confused or distracted, failing to follow the main line of reasoning, conversation, or narrative.^[92] This expression draws from the idea of a discourse as a woven or sequential "thread" that can be dropped, with early uses dating to at least 1785 in literary contexts.^[93] It commonly applies to lectures or stories, such as "The speaker's digressions caused the audience to lose the thread of the argument."^[94] The related "pick up the thread" denotes resuming after interruption.^[95] A "common thread" refers to a shared element or pattern uniting disparate items, events, or ideas, emphasizing underlying similarity.^[96] Emerging in the 20th century from analytical language, it is frequently used in summaries or analyses, as in "Despite diverse backgrounds, a common thread of resilience runs through their stories."^[97] The "red thread" denotes a central, unifying motif or storyline in narratives, providing cohesion amid complexity.^[98] Borrowed from Greek mythology—where Ariadne's thread (often depicted as red) guides Theseus through the labyrinth—it symbolizes destiny or logical progression in modern storytelling and rhetoric.^[99] In Japanese folklore, it also evokes an invisible red string linking fated individuals, influencing literary uses for thematic continuity.^[100] Authors employ it to critique disjointed plots, stating "A strong red thread ensures the narrative does not unravel."^[101]

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Sep 16, 2024 · Unlike Instagram or Twitter, where viral moments can drive a lot of the engagement, Threads rewards consistent, meaningful interaction over time ...
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Unraveling Meta Threads: What we've learned since launch
Threads offers unique features · A 500-character limit for text · Video posts can be up to five minutes long · Quick follow, which allows users to follow accounts ...
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What is Thread? - OpenThread
Jul 25, 2025 · Thread is an IPv6-based networking protocol designed for low-power Internet of Things devices in an IEEE 802.15.4-2006 wireless mesh network.
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[PDF] UG103.11: Thread Fundamentals - Silicon Labs
Thread is a secure, wireless mesh networking protocol, supporting IPv6, optimized for low-power, and designed for connected home and commercial applications.
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Thread Group - Overview, News & Similar companies | ZoomInfo.com
Formed in 2013, the non-profit Thread Group is focused on making Thread the foundation for the internet of things in homes and commercial buildings.
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Thread 1.4.0 Specification - Thread Group
Thread Group, Inc. (Thread Group) hereby grants you a fully-paid, non-exclusive, non-transferable, worldwide, limited and revocable license.Missing: official | Show results with:official<|separator|>
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[PDF] Thread 1.4 Features white paper
Sep 4, 2024 · For IPv6 packets, the. Border Router performs additional filtering and necessary translations. (e.g., to 6LoWPAN fragments) and then forwards ...
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[PDF] Thread Usage of 6LoWPAN white paper
Jul 13, 2015 · Using IPv6 as the network layer protocol requires that a minimum MTU (Maximum Transmission. Unit) of 1280 bytes must be supported over the link ...
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What is Thread? - nordicsemi.com
Thread is an IPv6 standards-based mesh networking protocol with no single point of failure. Like the Internet, Thread runs on the Internet Protocol (IP).
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Certification - Thread Group
Certification provides an official, independent proof-point of the product's functional conformance to the Thread specification and interoperability ...
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OpenThread
This specification defines an IPv6-based reliable, secure, and low-power wireless device-to-device communication protocol for home and commercial building ...Platforms · Guides · Border Router · OpenThread C API Reference
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Thread Networking Protocol - Texas Instruments
Thread natively supports IPv6 (via 6LoWPAN). This allows Thread devices to ... 1 specification for a better overview of the commissioning protocol.
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ThreadNetwork | Apple Developer Documentation
The Thread standard is a low-power, wireless mesh networking protocol that runs over standard Internet protocols that allows smart home devices
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[PDF] The Aesthetics of Textural Ambiguity: Brahms and the Changing Piano
distinct melodic thread. It is only as the piece continues that we are able to discern a top voice, separate from the accompanimental voice. Although the ...
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Small hand challenges playing Gershwin's Prelude No. 2
Dec 4, 2020 · In addition, the interwoven bass thread intro that contains 4 meandering chromatics, requires the player to create an illusion of legato by ...
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Opera Glossary - Houston Public Media
Aug 18, 2008 · Sometimes Italian composers will mark a passage: fil di voce (“thread of voice”). Conversely, if a passage is marked fortissimo, depending ...
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A New Musicological Concept discovered from the Ancient Indian ...
Apr 8, 2017 · Minute changes in terms of frequency, loudness and duration are employed by musical thread in music.
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Narrative threads - (Intro to Creative Writing) - Fiveable
Definition. Narrative threads refer to the individual storylines that weave together to create a cohesive narrative in a literary work.
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Plot vs Narrative Thread - Simplicable Guide
Sep 1, 2016 · A narrative thread is a partial view of a plot from the perspective of a character or set of characters.
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MOIRAE (Moirai) - The Fates, Greek Goddesses of Fate & Destiny ...
As goddesses of birth, who spinned the thread of life, and even prophesied the fate of the newly born, Eileithyia was their companion. As goddesses of fate they ...
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The Way It Is - Grateful.org
You have to explain about the thread. But it is hard for others to see. While you hold it you can't get lost. Tragedies happen; people get hurt
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What are A, B and C Plots in TV Screenwriting? - Industrial Scripts®
Jul 18, 2022 · Each narrative thread should be revisited in every act (typically five) of your episode. This is simply because revisiting a C story you ...
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Narrative braiding - (Screenwriting II) - Vocab, Definition, Explanations
Balancing the pacing of each thread is crucial so that none overshadow the others. Additionally, ensuring that each narrative thread meaningfully contributes to ...
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Chromosomes Fact Sheet
Aug 15, 2020 · Chromosomes are thread-like structures located inside the nucleus of animal and plant cells. Each chromosome is made of protein and a single molecule of ...
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What is a chromosome?: MedlinePlus Genetics
Jan 19, 2021 · A chromosome is a thread-like structure made up of DNA. Chromosomes are found in the nucleus of each cell. Learn more.
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8.9: Fungi Structure - Biology LibreTexts
Mar 5, 2021 · Most fungi grow as thread-like filaments called hyphae. · A mass of hyphae make up the body of a fungus, called a mycelium.
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Fungi | Organismal Biology
The hyphae of most fungi are composed of individual cells that are connected end-to-end in a long, branching thread. Depending on the species, the hyphae ...
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2.3.2: Characteristics of Fungi - Biology LibreTexts
Jul 28, 2025 · Most multicellular fungal bodies are made up of filaments called hyphae. Hyphae can form a network called a mycelium, which is the thallus (body) ...
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The shapers of cells get help from a surprising source - Yale News
Nov 7, 2019 · Thread-like microtubules, which shape cells and provide them with essential structural support. Microtubules permeate cells, giving them shape ...
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The Secrets of Cilia | Yale News
Sep 18, 2009 · Forty years ago, doctoral student Joel Rosenbaum asked this question: How are cilia, the tiny thread-like appendages protruding from most cells, ...
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Long thread like structure is - Turito
Long thread like structure is Tail, Cilia, Flagella, Microfilaments. hint Hint: A thread-like structure helps in the motility of the cell or the organism.
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Architecture of Infection Thread Networks in Developing Root ...
Work in this article describes the system of branched tubules, infection threads (ITs), that develop during symbiotic nodulation of certain plant roots. These ...
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Structure and Development of the Legume-Rhizobial Symbiotic ...
The intracellular infection thread initiated in a root hair cell is a unique structure associated with Rhizobium-legume symbiosis.
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Enterobius Vermicularis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf - NIH
Enterobius vermicularis, also called pinworm, is one of the most common helminth infections in the world, with most cases occurring in children.
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DPDx - Enterobiasis - CDC
Aug 5, 2019 · The nematode (roundworm) Enterobius vermicularis is widely known as the human pinworm due to the female's long, pointed tail.
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The molecular structure of spider dragline silk: Folding and ... - PNAS
Spider dragline silk is thought to be composed mainly of two proteins, Spidroin I and II (13, 14). These proteins can be described, in a simplified picture, as ...
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Structural organization of spider silk - Biological Sciences - Journals
Spider silks are protein polymers with outstanding physical properties. A benchmark for spider silks is the dragline thread of the golden silk spider Nephila.
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Thread - Idioms by The Free Dictionary
needle to thread · be like threading a needle · common thread · hang by a hair · hang by a thread · hang by a thread, to · hang by a thread/hair · hang from a ...
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thread - Phrases that contain the word
Yee yee! We've found 8 phrases and idioms matching thread. · hanging by a thread · hang by a thread · thread the needle · thread the needle · à toile ourdie dieu ...Missing: English | Show results with:English
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hang by a thread meaning, origin, example, sentence, history
Mar 2, 2025 · The phrase “hang by a thread” serves as a vivid metaphor for situations fraught with uncertainty and risk. Its origin from the tale of Damocles ...
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HANG BY A THREAD Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com
Hang by a thread definition: Also, hang by a hair. Be in a risky or unstable situation, as in His promotion was hanging by a thread, or With the lead actor ...
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What does the phrase "threading the needle" mean? [closed]
Feb 8, 2017 · (i.e. trying to push a non-rigid thread through the tiny hole in the needle) - though on reading the section you linked I don't see why they ...Missing: common | Show results with:common<|separator|>
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National Thread The Needle Day - WhatNationalDayIsIt
The term 'thread the needle' originated in the 15th century and was used in the literal sense of sewing. It referred to the skill of guiding a thread through ...<|separator|>
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Threading the Needle - GolfNow Blog
Jul 25, 2014 · “Threading the needle” refers to a precise shot through a narrow pathway. In honor of national Thread the Needle Day, we urge you to challenge your precision ...Missing: origin | Show results with:origin
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Lose the thread - Idioms by The Free Dictionary
lose the thread. To stop understanding or following something, such as an explanation, because one has become distracted or confused. Sorry, can you back up?
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Lose the thread [closed] - English Stack Exchange
Feb 6, 2021 · Lose the thread Cease to follow the sense of what is said. For example, It was such a long story that I soon lost the thread.
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Lose The Thread Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary
Lose The Thread definition: To get distracted and lose track of something (one's train of thought , a conversation ).
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Common thread - Idioms by The Free Dictionary
common thread (to all this) · go down like a lead balloon · go over like a lead balloon · hear crickets · bristle · bristle at · bristle at (something) · complain to ...
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All terms associated with THREAD | Collins English Dictionary
Explore all the terms related to the word THREAD and enrich your vocabulary with the Collins English Dictionary.
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Red thread - Language Log
The expression originates from the Greek mythology where King Theseus found his way out of the Minotaur's labyrinth by following a "red thread". It could also ...
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The importance of the red thread narrative - Ariadne Communications
Nov 22, 2022 · I find the red thread to be a strong visual that makes the concept of a solid, organized narrative easy to explain and easy to remember for non- ...
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The Red Thread - A Japanese Folk Tale - Juki Club
Apr 5, 2017 · Everyone's little finger is tied to an invisible red thread, according to an ancient Japanese legend. The red thread will lead us to another person.Missing: narrative device
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Storytelling – “The Red Thread” - matrix Gruppe
Jul 5, 2022 · In the series “The Red Thread” we would like to shed light on how this red thread can be stretched, in and across different media.