Definitions for reentry

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reentry re·en·try

Spelling: [ree-en-tree]

IPA: /riˈɛn tri/

Reentry is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 80 anagrams from letters in reentry (eenrrty).

Definitions for reentry

noun

1. an act of reentering.
2. the return from outer space into the earth's atmosphere of an earth-orbiting satellite, spacecraft, rocket, or the like.
3. Law. the retaking of possession under a right reserved in a prior conveyance.
4. Also called reentry 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 reentry

late Middle English word dating back to 1425-75; See origin at re-, entry

Examples for reentry

The reentry process was different for everyone, just as the war experience was different.

As we struggled to break 130 kph, he glanced at me and our black Peugeot shook like a shuttle on reentry.

I am particularly happy at the reentry of Malesherbes into the Council.

After a structural inspection, the White House was cleared for reentry.

The loop of thread was retained by a hook-shaped pin to become enchained with the next loop at the reentry of the needle.