Definition of "net"
- noun
A mesh of string, cord or rope.
A device made from such mesh, used for catching fish, butterflies, etc.
A device made from such mesh, generally used for trapping something.
Anything that has the appearance of such a device.
A trap.
Of a polyhedron, any set of polygons joined edge to edge that, when folded along the edges between adjoining polygons so that the outer edges touch, form the polyhedron.
A computer network.
A framework backed by a mesh, serving as the goal in hockey, soccer, lacrosse, etc.
A mesh stretched to divide the court in tennis, badminton, volleyball, etc.
The amount remaining after expenses are deducted; profit.
- verb
To catch by means of a net.
(figuratively) To catch in a trap.
(soccer) To score (a goal).
To hit the ball into the net.
To receive as profit.
To yield as profit for.
To fully hedge a position.
- adjective
Good, desirable; clean, decent, clear.
Remaining after expenses or deductions.
Final; endly.
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