metal thread

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metal
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˈmet.əl/us
/ˈmet̬.əl/
a chemical element, such as iron or gold, or a mixture of such elements, such as steel, that is generally hard and strong, and through which electricity and heat ...
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thread
noun
uk
/θred/us
/θred/
(a length of) a very ...
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It gives people advice on what to look for, such as the feel of the paper, the quality of the printing, the watermark and the windowedmetalthread.
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Ametalthreadwas added to the notes in 1957 for greater security.
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Metalthreadprotectors can be cleaned and re-used, while plastic thread protectors are often collected and either re-used or recycled.
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An alternative is the use of ametalthreadfire basket (e.g. kanun).
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The rank stars and the edelweiss badge of the officers were made ofmetalthread.
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The main reason for this shortfall was—chassis shortage—uncertain delivery—material shortage—glass, pop rivets metal threads etc.
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Most metal threads are available in silver and sometimes copper as well as gold; some are available in colors as well.
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The metal threads of the bulb base touch the socket shell, which creates the neutral connection, and this is how the electrical circuit is completed.
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While imprisoned, he slowly developed his power by weaving metal threads into his brain, allowing him to take control of other bodies.
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Metal threads, internal pipes and structures, and even different colored plastics can all be added to the mold prior to the addition of plastic pellets.
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For embroidery metal threads were used, however, poorer women used silk threads.
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A spark plug has a metal threaded shell, electrically isolated from a central electrode by a porcelain insulator.
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