单词 | retiary |
释义 | retiary/ˈriːʃɪəri/ /ˈrɛtɪəri/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. OriginMid 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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