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Nets

/nɛts/

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noun

  1. A mesh of string, cord or rope.
  2. A device made from such mesh, used for catching fish, butterflies, etc.
  3. A device made from such mesh, generally used for trapping something.
  4. Anything that has the appearance of such a device.
  5. (by extension) A trap.
  6. 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.
  7. A system that interconnects a number of users, locations etc. allowing transport or communication between them.
  8. A framework backed by a mesh, serving as the goal in hockey, soccer, lacrosse, etc.
  9. A mesh stretched to divide the court in tennis, badminton, volleyball, etc.
  10. (by extension) The area of the court close to the net (mesh stretched to divide the court).

Synonyms: reticulation, snare, trap, network, development, mesh, network

verb

  1. To catch by means of a net.
  2. To catch in a trap, or by stratagem.
  3. To enclose or cover with a net.
  4. To score (a goal).
  5. To hit the ball into the net.
  6. To form network or netting; to knit.

Synonyms: catch, catch, ensnare, entrap, snare, trap

noun

  1. The amount remaining after expenses are deducted; profit.

verb

  1. To receive as profit.
  2. To yield as profit for.
  3. To fully hedge a position.

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