What a spool emoji signifies (6)

I believe the answer is:

thread

(Other definitions for thread that I've seen before include "Storyline" , "Fine cord of twisted fibers" , "Dearth of stitching material" , "Ridge around a screw" , "What sewer takes" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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