retort
/ɹɪˈtɔɹt/ nom C2En français : réplique, riposte, repartie
- A sharp or witty reply, or one which turns an argument against its originator; a comeback. · He countered her insult with a clever retort.
Pluriel retorts
Dans la bibliothèque
The retort silenced Matthew if it did not convince him.
Lady Lucas could not be insensible of triumph on being able to retort on Mrs.
A large curved retort was boiling furiously in the bluish flame of a Bunsen burner, and the distilled drops were condensing into a two-litre measure.
Broad, low tables were scattered about, which bristled with retorts, test-tubes, and little Bunsen lamps, with their blue flickering flames.
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