ponta de linha
1. the extremity or terminal part of a thread, string, or yarn
I tied a knot at the thread end to prevent it from fraying.
Eu fiz um nó na ponta de linha para evitar que desfiasse.
2. in sewing or embroidery, the loose portion of thread after cutting or detaching from fabric
Trim the thread end close to the fabric to finish the seam neatly.
Aparar a ponta de linha perto do tecido para terminar a costura de forma limpa.
3. in computing or programming, the termination point of a thread of execution
The program waits for each thread end before closing the application.
O programa aguarda o término de cada thread antes de fechar a aplicação.
In Brazilian culture, particularly among traditional seamstresses and quilters, careful attention to thread ends is part of quality craftsmanship. The phrase 'ponta de linha' is widely understood in domestic sewing contexts and textile arts, which remain popular cultural practices in Brazil.
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