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