RET

v. (about hemp or flax fibers) soften by soaking in water, prepare by dampening with water

adj. no longer employed, having withdrawn from one's profession (esp. due to old age)

RET is a three-letter abbreviation that may refer to: In engineering and computer science:Resolution enhancement technology (image processing)An instruction in the x86 assembly language.Reverse Engineering TeamIn transportation:The IATA code for Røst Airport, NorwayRotterdamse Elektrische Tram, the main public transport operator of Rotterdam, the NetherlandsRetford railway station, by the British National Rail codeRET may also refer to:Rational Emotive Therapy now referred to as Rational Emotive Behavior TherapyRehabilitation Engineering Technologist (Assistive technology service provider)Retirement from the race, in racingRefugee Education TrustRET proto-oncogene, a gene on chromosome 10
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Verb
1. of flax, hemp, or jute, so as to promote loosening of the fibers form the woody tissue
(hypernym) drench, douse, dowse, soak, sop, souse

n. rejection, denial, refusal, disallowance, disavowal, refutation, no, veto, negative, defeat, nay, negation, rebuff, repudiation

(v. t.)
To prepare for use, as flax, by separating the fibers from the woody part by process of soaking, macerating, and other treatment.
  

(v. t.)
See Aret.