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There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Lisle Thread.
Lisle Thread - as a noun
A strong tightly twisted cotton thread (usually made of long-staple cotton)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lisleExample Sentences
"She used lisle thread to sew the buttons onto the shirt."
"My grandmother always had a spool of lisle thread handy for mending."
"The dress was sewn using delicate lisle thread."
"He preferred to use lisle thread for his embroidery projects."
"I need to buy some lisle thread to repair this tear in my pants."