thread weakness
[/θrɛd ˈwiːknəs/]
nounpl: thread weaknesses
fragilidade da rosca
1. A defect or vulnerability in a screw thread or threaded connection that compromises its structural integrity or load-bearing capacity
The thread weakness in the bolt caused it to fail under pressure.
A fragilidade da rosca no parafuso fez com que ele falhasse sob pressão.
2. In textiles, a lack of strength or durability in the thread used for sewing or weaving
The thread weakness resulted in the seam splitting after repeated washing.
A fragilidade do fio resultou no rompimento da costura após lavagens repetidas.
3. A vulnerability or weak point in an argument, narrative, or logical structure
Critics identified a thread weakness in the author's reasoning.
Críticos identificaram uma fragilidade no raciocínio do autor.
This term is primarily used in technical, engineering, and manufacturing contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, quality control (controle de qualidade) is critical in industrial sectors, and identifying thread weaknesses is essential in automotive and construction industries. The expression can also be used metaphorically in business and academic discussions to describe vulnerable points in plans or arguments.
Related Idioms & Phrases
a thread weakness in the fabric of
to expose thread weaknesses
thread weakness in the armor
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