NET
noun
Definitions
- 1. A fabric of twine, thread, or the like, wrought or woven into meshes, and used for catching fish, birds, butterflies, etc.
- 2. Anything designed or fitted to entrap or catch; a snare; any device for catching and holding. A man that flattereth his neighbor spreadeth a net for his feet. Prov. xxix. 5. In the church's net there are fishes good or bad. Jer. Taylor.
- 3. Anything wrought or woven in meshes; as, a net for the hair; a mosquito net; a tennis net.
- 4. A figure made up of a large number of straight lines or curves, which are connected at certain points and related to each other by some specified law.
Other Definitions
This word also has 2 other definitions:
NET
(adjective)
1. Without spot; pure; shining. [Obs.] Her breast all naked as net ivory. Spenser.
2. Free from extraneous substances; pure; unadulterated; neat; as,...
NET
(verb)
1. To make into a net; to make n the style of network; as, to net silk.
2. To take in a net; to capture by stratagem or wile. And now I am here, nett...
Added: October 09, 2025
Updated: October 09, 2025
