RETS | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word RETS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of RETS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Ret

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

late Middle English: related to Dutch reten, also to rot

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: rɛt
Dialects: British English
Definition:

soak (flax or hemp) in water to soften it

Short Definition:

soak flax or hemp in water to soften it

Examples:
  • the flax has been retted and used as linen to produce the fabric
Variant Forms:
  • rate

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