Lõimed

Lõimed is an Estonian noun in the plural that denotes thread‑like elements or filaments. It is the plural of lõime, a term used for slender strands, including those used in sewing, weaving, and fabric production, but it also refers to natural or synthetic filaments in other contexts. The word is widely used in everyday Estonian and in technical language related to textiles, fiber science, and manufacturing.

In textile work, lõimed describe the individual strands that compose yarns, fabrics, or cordage. In a broader sense, the term can describe any thread‑like structure, such as filaments or small fibers in materials science, or be used metaphorically to refer to connections in a narrative or argument.

Origin and usage: Lõimed is a standard Estonian word belonging to the Finnic language family. It is used in both everyday speech and technical explanations, with meaning clarified by context.

See also: lõime (singular), lõng (yarn), niit (thread).