cross-thread

verb, adj — 2 senses

cross-thread

verb
1

To misalign the threads of (a bolt or screw) with the threads of its corresponding nut or other hole; to insert (a bolt or screw) non-perpendicularly.

Related terms
cross-threading, cross-threaded

cross-thread

adj
1

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Programming, Sciences Occurring across more than one thread of execution.

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