threader

noun — 3 senses

threader

nounalso spelled Threader

Etymology From thread + -er.

1

A device used to thread needles.

2

A device used to machine a screw thread.

Derived terms
needle threader

Threader

noun

Etymology From Thread(s) + -er.

1

A user of the social networking app Threads.

  • For those who are especially keen on becoming a 'Threader', the free app can be pre-ordered now and will become available to use upon its official launch tomorrow.2023 July 5, Naomi May, “Everything You Need to Know About Meta's 'Twitter Killer' App, Threads”, in Elle, archived from the original on 08 Jul 2023:
  • On Thursday morning, Mark Zuckerberg, chief executive of Meta Platforms, which owns Instagram and Facebook, said that 30 million new Threaders have already signed on.2023 July 6, Hiawatha Bray, “Twitter killer? Here's what to know about Threads, the new app from Meta.”, in The Boston Globe, Boston, M.A.: Boston Globe Media Partners, LLC, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 06 Jul 2023:
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  • Ultimately, only time with tell whether mighty Meta will bring Twitter to heel. Until then, I have just one burning question: if Twitterers tweet, what do Threaders do? Sew? Stitch? Needle? Embroider? Answers on a virtual postcard, please.2023 July 6, “SARAH VINE: Millions have signed up for Mark Zuckerberg's Twitter killer. But if anyone thinks Threads will be less toxic, they're twits!”, in Daily Mail, London: DMG Media, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 08 Jul 2023:

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