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The phrase "a thread of ice" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe something that is thin, delicate, or fragile, often in a metaphorical sense, such as a feeling or a situation that is precarious.
Example: "As she walked across the frozen lake, she felt as if she were walking on a thread of ice, each step a risk of falling through."
Alternatives: "a strand of ice" or "a line of ice".
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The ice was being held back by a "thread" of ice about 6 km wide, prior to its collapse on 5 April 2009.
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