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retiarius
[ ree-shee-air-ee-uhs ]
noun
- a gladiator equipped with a net for casting over his opponent.
retiarius
/ ˌriːʃɪ-; ˌriːtɪˈɛərɪəs /
noun
- (in ancient Rome) a gladiator armed with a net and trident
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Origin of retiarius1
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Example Sentences
The Retiarius endeavoured to throw the net over his antagonist, and then to despatch him with the spear.
The big gladiator sat still waiting for the retiarius to finish him.
"If a man is active without being strong, I should make a retiarius of him," Scopus said.
Suddenly, when Sporus had approached nearly at arm's length, the retiarius threw himself forward and cast his net.
The conquering retiarius withdrew his net, and leaning on his spear, looked to the audience for their judgment.
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