knotted threads
[/ˈnɑːtɪd θredz/]
nounpl: knotted threads
fios anudados
1. Threads that have been tied or fastened together with knots
The knotted threads held the fabric pieces together securely.
Os fios anudados mantinham as peças de tecido unidas com segurança.
2. Tangled or twisted threads that are difficult to separate
She struggled to untangle the knotted threads in her sewing project.
Ela lutou para desembaraçar os fios anudados em seu projeto de costura.
3. In traditional practices, threads tied in knots used for memory or spiritual purposes
The knotted threads served as a reminder of important events in their culture.
Os fios anudados serviam como lembrança de eventos importantes em sua cultura.
Knotted threads hold significance in various cultures, particularly in Brazilian folk traditions and indigenous practices where knots in strings are used as memory aids or spiritual markers. In contemporary usage, the phrase typically refers to practical sewing or crafting contexts where threads become tangled or intentionally knotted.
Related Idioms & Phrases
tie the knot (marriage-related)
loose ends (untied threads metaphorically)
thread the needle (precise action with threads)
tangle of threads (complex situation)
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