1. to thread again; to pass thread, string, or similar material through something again

Examples

• She rethreads the sewing machine after the thread breaks.
• The technician rethreads the cable through the conduit.
• He carefully rethreads the fishing line through the guides.
• The jeweler rethreads the pearls onto a new string.
• After the knot came loose, she rethreads the shoelace.
• The mechanic rethreads the wire through the engine compartment.