"rethread" meaning in English

See rethread in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Verb

Forms: rethreads [present, singular, third-person], rethreading [participle, present], rethreaded [participle, past], rethreaded [past]
Etymology: From re- + thread. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|re|thread}} re- + thread Head templates: {{en-verb}} rethread (third-person singular simple present rethreads, present participle rethreading, simple past and past participle rethreaded)
  1. (transitive) To thread again (in various senses). Tags: transitive

Inflected forms

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        {
          "text": "He rethreaded the needle and resumed sewing."
        },
        {
          "ref": "2001, National Fire Protection Association, National Fire Codes (volume 12? 14?)",
          "text": "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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        "(transitive) To thread again (in various senses)."
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      "form": "rethreaded",
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        "participle",
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        }
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        "(transitive) To thread again (in various senses)."
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