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THREAD. A figurative expression used to signify the central line of a stream or water course. Harg. Tracts, 5; 4 Mason's Rep. 397; Holt's R. 490. Vide Filum aguae; Island; Water course; River. |
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| ``A lot of us are hanging by a thread,'' said Marie Parque, who has owned The Pearl Oyster Bar and Restaurant on St. The prime minister is hanging by a thread of his own stitching. My train of thought is usually hanging by a thread anyway, then the phone rings and I completely forget what I was thinking. |
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