re-entrant

adjective
UK /riːˈɛntrənt/
US /riˈɛntrənt/

Able to go back into something.

The re-entrant corner of the building made a small sheltered spot.

SYNONYMS

re-enteringreturningrecurringinwardconcave

RELATED WORDS

re-entryre-enterindentationnotchconcavity

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Of an angle or shape, pointing inward rather than outward.

The map showed a re-entrant angle along the coastline.

3. In computing, able to be started again before a previous run has finished.

The re-entrant function can safely handle multiple calls at once.

4. A person who enters again, especially a spacecraft returning to Earth.

The re-entrant capsule splashed down safely in the ocean.