Associations to the word «Ret»

Wiktionary

RET, verb. (transitive) To prepare (flax, hemp etc.) for further processing by soaking, which facilitates separation of fibers from the woody parts of the stem.
RET, adjective. Retired

Dictionary definition

RET, verb. Place (flax, hemp, or jute) in liquid so as to promote loosening of the fibers from the woody tissue.

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke