rethreaded
Put string back through
Rethreaded means fitted with new threads—either literal threads on a screw or bolt, or figurative threads of connection or narrative.
A machinist rethreads a stripped bolt to restore its grip.
A filmmaker rethreads a storyline abandoned in earlier drafts.
The plumber rethreaded the pipe fitting.
She rethreaded the needle and continued sewing.
Pointed implement for sewing
- bobbinSmall cylindrical thread holder
- seamstressOne who stitches garments
- tailorClothing alteration professional
- thimblePitted cap for stitching
stitch · embroidery · serger · pattern · backstitch · restitching · buttonhole · tension
Repairing fabric by weaving
- patchingRepairing by covering
- stitchingJoining with needle, thread
- repairingRestoring broken items
- fixingRestoring proper function
hemming · seams · reinforcing · holes · tears · worn · frayed · salvaging
Threaded metal fastener
stripped · recut · tap · die · grooves · plumbing · mechanical · coupling
needle
Pointed implement for sewing
- bobbinSmall cylindrical thread holder
- seamstressOne who stitches garments
- tailorClothing alteration professional
thimble · stitch · embroidery · serger · pattern · backstitch · restitching · buttonhole · tension · eye
darning
Repairing fabric by weaving
fixing · hemming · seams · reinforcing · holes · tears · worn · frayed · salvaging · restoring
screw
Threaded metal fastener
fitting · stripped · recut · tap · die · grooves · plumbing · mechanical · coupling · connector
revitalized
Made vigorous again
- renewedMade valid again
- refurbishedRestored to working order
- restoredReturned to original condition
repaired · salvaged · upcycled · reclaimed · secondhand · vintage · mended · fixed · rescued · rehabilitated
rethreadedunthreaded
Lacking spiral grooves
stripped · unraveled · disconnected · unscrewed · detached