retiary

American  

[ree-shee-er-ee] / ˈri ʃiˌɛr i /

adjective

1. using a net or any entangling device.

2. netlike.

3. making a net or web, as a spider.

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retiary British  

/ -ʃɪə-, ˈriːtɪərɪ /

adjective

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

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Etymology

Origin of retiary

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

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

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

From Project Gutenberg