1 files changed, 11 insertions, 0 deletions
diff --git a/Lib/test/support.py b/Lib/test/support.py
index df114a2..b91d732 100644
--- a/Lib/test/support.py
+++ b/Lib/test/support.py
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ if __name__ != 'test.support':
 
 import contextlib
 import errno
+import functools
 import socket
 import sys
 import os
@@ -933,6 +934,16 @@ def threading_cleanup(num_active, num_limbo):
         count += 1
         time.sleep(0.1)
 
+def reap_threads(func):
+    @functools.wraps(func)
+    def decorator(*args):
+        key = threading_setup()
+        try:
+            return func(*args)
+        finally:
+            threading_cleanup(*key)
+    return decorator
+
 def reap_children():
     """Use this function at the end of test_main() whenever sub-processes
     are started.  This will help ensure that no extra children (zombies)