Retiarius
Translation of "retiarius" into Russian
retiarius
NounUK
/ˌrɛtɪˈɑːrɪəs/
US
/ˌrɛtiˈɛriəs/
retiarius
retiarii pl
The retiarius was a type of Roman gladiator who fought with a net and trident.
Ретиарий был типом римского гладиатора, который сражался с сетью и трезубцем.
Definitions
retiarius
NounUK
/ˌrɛtɪˈɑːrɪəs/
US
/ˌrɛtiˈɛriəs/
A type of Roman gladiator who fought with equipment styled on that of a fisherman, including a net (rete), a trident, and a dagger.
The retiarius skillfully cast his net over his opponent, attempting to entangle him before striking with his trident.
retiarius
AdjectiveUK
/ˌrɛtɪˈɑːrɪəs/
US
/ˌrɛtiˈɛriəs/
Relating to or characteristic of a retiarius gladiator or his fighting style.
The exhibit featured a retiarius net and trident.