Definition of

Thread

Dona

A donut can be a doughnut, doughnut, donut or doughnut.

A thread is a circular object that has a hole in the center . The term may refer to the bill , sweet or bun that has this shape. In this case, the thread is also known as donut , donut , donut or berlina .

The donuts can be filled or glazed. In the United States , it is one of the most consumed sweets , frequently consumed for breakfast or as a snack. Large chains such as Dunkin' Donuts and Winchell's Donuts have establishments to buy donuts in almost all of the country.

In the field of fiction , Homer Simpson (or Homer Simpson , in Latin America ) is a fan of bagels. Thanks to his constant mentions of bagels, this food became known in regions where they were not popular.

Different food products known as threads

There are other food products that are known as threads, including the Reyes thread , the Easter thread and the Madrid thread . In all cases, beyond their ingredients, they share the particularity of their shape.

In the same way, we cannot ignore that in Spain the term is used to refer to a donut-shaped bread that can be eaten as is, as an accompaniment to meals, or that can be turned into a very tasty dish. In this case, it acquires that condition when it is cut in half and various products are introduced inside to suit each person, although the usual thing is ham or loin. It is, therefore, a circular-shaped sandwich .

Symbolic use of the concept

Thread is also a concept that is used symbolically in several countries. A thread can be a clique (the group of individuals trying to exert influence on an issue that must be decided by a hierarchical superior) or a fight . For example: "I'm fed up with the political nonsense that tries to force the mayor's resignation," "The striker insulted the rival coach and the fight broke out."

Another expression that is used in some regions is "doing the trick" , a way of indicating that someone is "playing the ball" on a person: that is, that they are "flattering" them to get something in return.

Nut

The union between a screw and a thread is known as threading or threading.

More meanings of the term thread

A thread or threading , on the other hand, is the union that occurs between screws and nuts or between other pieces. Threading can be done manually, with machines or with the help of certain tools.

Likewise, we cannot ignore other meanings that are also given to the word in question, such as these:

  • In countries like Colombia it is common for it to be used as a synonym for corruption .
  • Within the field of architecture , it is normal for it to be used to refer to a strip of material that aims to shape a vault or an arch.
  • It should not be overlooked either that in Las Palmas , in Spain , when talking about thread, we are talking about popcorn.
  • Likewise, it must be said that there is a dance that responds to that name and that is originally from Salamanca .