No. 3,116 in Dutch
draad
Thread.
In a sentence
De draad van het verhaal was moeilijk te volgen.
The thread of the story was difficult to follow.
Metaphorical use referring to the logical progression of a story.
Ik heb een naald en draad nodig om deze knoop te bevestigen.
I need a needle and thread to secure this button.
Literal use referring to a thin string used in sewing.
De elektrische draad is beschadigd.
The electrical wire is damaged.
Literal use referring to a metal conductor for electricity.
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