单词 | labyrinth thread |
释义 | > as lemmaslabyrinth thread labyrinth thread n. rare [with reference to the ball of thread given to Theseus by Ariadne, to help him find his way through the labyrinth of the Minotaur (see minotaur n. 1a)] something which leads or points the way; a guide. ΚΠ 1823 in J. Baillie Coll. of Poems 210 Life's labyrinth-thread deceives, and seems but sand. 1975 Daily Republic (Mitchell, S. Dakota) 31 Oct. 12/5 Beware of..subtle signals, labyrinth threads leading to major plot. < as lemmas |
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