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单词 retiary
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Definition of retiary in English:

retiary

adjective ˈriːʃɪəriˈrɛtɪəri
  • 1That fights with a net; using a net like a retiarius.

  • 2Of the nature of a net; net-like; using or involving a net or nets. Also figurative. Now chiefly literary.

Origin

Mid 17th century (in an earlier sense). From classical Latin rētiārius (noun) gladiator, in post-classical Latin also net maker, (adjective) that makes a net or web. Compare French rétiaire gladiator with a net.

 
 

Definition of retiary in US English:

retiary

adjective
  • 1That fights with a net; using a net like a retiarius.

  • 2Of the nature of a net; net-like; using or involving a net or nets. Also figurative. Now chiefly literary.

Origin

Mid 17th century (in an earlier sense). From classical Latin rētiārius (noun) gladiator, in post-classical Latin also net maker, (adjective) that makes a net or web. Compare French rétiaire gladiator with a net.

 
 
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