rethread

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

re- +‎ thread

Verb[edit]

rethread (third-person singular simple present rethreads, present participle rethreading, simple past and past participle rethreaded)

  1. (transitive) To thread again (in various senses).
    He rethreaded the needle and resumed sewing.
    • 2001, National Fire Protection Association, National Fire Codes (volume 12? 14?)
      When isolating portions of the piping that have been damaged by fire or explosion damage, it may be necessary to cut, rethread, and cap individual pipes.

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