reentry

[ ree-en-tree ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, plural re·en·tries.

an act of reentering.
the return from outer space into the earth's atmosphere of an earth-orbiting satellite, spacecraft, rocket, or the like.
Law. the retaking of possession under a right reserved in a prior conveyance.
Also called reentry card. Bridge, Whist. a card that will win a trick enabling one to regain the lead previously lost, especially the lead from a particular hand.

Origin of reentry¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; re-, entry

Sir Tobias was sitting with his head bowed; he had not heard the sound of her reëntry.

Fortunately he was saved from having to decide this delicate question immediately by the reëntry of Paul into the room.

When the long suit is headed by a Knave, it should not be shown unless the hand contain more than one reëntry.

He may be without a reëntry, so it is important that his partner be unable to put him in by leading that suit.

The only exception is when the Dummy has an established suit and a reëntry.

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