bound threads
[baʊnd θrɛdz]
nounpl: bound threads
fios ligados / fios amarrados
1. Threads that are tied, fastened, or held together as a group, typically in textile work, bookbinding, or sewing
The bookbinder carefully arranged the bound threads to reinforce the spine of the leather-bound volume.
O encadernador cuidadosamente organizou os fios amarrados para reforçar a lombada do volume encadernado em couro.
2. In embroidery or needlework, threads that are secured or constrained together to prevent tangling
She kept her bound threads organized in separate bundles for each color.
Ela mantinha seus fios ligados organizados em feixes separados para cada cor.
3. In textiles, threads that have been fastened to a substrate or backing material
The artisan used bound threads to create texture in the woven fabric.
O artesão usou fios amarrados para criar textura no tecido tecelado.
This term is particularly relevant in Brazilian artisanal traditions, especially in bookbinding (encadernação) and textile arts. It reflects the craftsmanship values present in both Brazilian and Portuguese cultural heritage. In the US, the term is primarily used in specialized textile, craft, and publishing contexts.
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