thready

adjective \ˈthre-dē\

Definition of THREADY

: consisting of or bearing fibers or filaments <a thready bark>

a : resembling a thread : filamentous

b : tending to form or draw out into strands : ropy

: lacking in fullness, body, or vigor : thin <a thready voice>

— thread·i·ness noun

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adjective \-ē\

: resembling a thread

: of, relating to, or being a thready pulse

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