reentrant
/riˈɛntrənt/
noun
- A part of a shape or surface that curves inward; an indentation or recess.
- On the contour map, the reentrant indicated a small valley between two ridges.
- The hiking trail followed a reentrant in the hillside, sheltered from the wind.
- The carpenter measured the reentrant in the molding to fit the corner piece.
- A person who returns to a place, activity, or situation after an absence.
- The company hosted a special training session for reentrants returning from leave.
- The program offers support for reentrants to the workforce after raising children.
- As a reentrant to college, she appreciated the online orientation for adult learners.
Synonyms
adjective
- Describing a shape or surface that curves inward, like a recess or indentation.
- The map showed a reentrant bay where the coastline curved sharply inland.
- The architect designed a reentrant corner in the building to create a small courtyard.
- A reentrant angle in the wall made it difficult to place furniture flush against it.
- Relating to a person or thing that returns or re-enters a place or situation.
- The reentrant astronaut prepared for her second mission to the space station.
- The reentrant employee was welcomed back by her former team.
- After a long break, the reentrant student felt nervous about joining classes again.