retiary

[ ree-shee-er-ee ]

adjective

1. using a net or any entangling device.
2. netlike.
3. making a net or web, as a spider.

retiary

/ -ʃɪə-; ˈriːtɪərɪ /

adjective

1. rare.
   of, relating to, or resembling a net or web

Word History and Origins

Origin of retiary¹

1640–50; < Latin rēt- (stem of rēte ) net + -i- + -ary

Word History and Origins

Origin of retiary¹

C17: from Latin retiarius

Example Sentences

Retiary, rē′shi-ā-ri, adj. net-like: constructing a web to catch prey: provided with a net.—n. a gladiator who fights with a net—also Retiā′rius.—n.pl.

From Project Gutenberg

The play becomes the more vivid as it is obvious that the retiary meshes with which she ensnares Athana�l are strong enough to entangle any of us.

From Project Gutenberg

Associated words: nidificate, nidification, neossine, caliology, cubilose, nidulant. nestle, v. cuddle, snuggle. net, n. toil, snare, gin, mesh; caul, trammel, seine, trawl, dredge, dragnet. netted, a. reticulated, retiary, interwoven, complicated, reticulose. nettle, n.

From Project Gutenberg

Associated words: arachnology, arachnologist, araneidan, araneiform, web, arachnoid, arachnophagous, spinneret, arachnean, falcer, cobweb, cocoon, retiary, arachnidium. spigot, n. stopper, plug, stopple. spin, v. whirl, twirl, revolve, gyrate; protract, prolong, extend. spinach, n.

From Project Gutenberg

Let not the surpassing eloquence of Taylor dazzle you, nor his scholastic retiary versatility of logic illaqueate your good sense.

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