floating thread
[ˈfloʊtɪŋ θrɛd]
nounpl: floating threads
fio flutuante
1. In sewing and embroidery, a thread that is not anchored and appears to float on the surface of the fabric between stitches
The floating thread on the back of the embroidery needs to be trimmed carefully.
O fio flutuante no verso da bordadura precisa ser aparado cuidadosamente.
2. In computing and networking, a thread or process that is not properly managed or bound to a specific resource
The floating thread caused memory leaks in the application.
O fio flutuante causou vazamento de memória no aplicativo.
3. In textile manufacturing, loose threads that extend across the surface without being secured
Quality control inspectors check for floating threads in the finished fabric.
Os inspetores de controle de qualidade verificam se há fios flutuantes no tecido acabado.
The term 'floating thread' is primarily used in textile manufacturing, fashion design, and embroidery communities. In Brazil, seamstresses and embroiderers frequently discuss 'fios flutuantes' as a quality control concern. In computing contexts, particularly among Brazilian and North American developers, it refers to unmanaged threads that can cause system instability.
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