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What does net mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word net? Here's what it means.

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. (geometry) 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.
    1. (electronics) A conductor that interconnects two or more component terminals.
  8. (sports) A framework backed by a mesh, serving as the goal in hockey, soccer, lacrosse, etc.
  9. (sports, tennis) A mesh stretched to divide the court in tennis, badminton, volleyball, etc.
  10. (tennis, by extension) The area of the court close to the net (mesh stretched to divide the court).
Verb
  1. (transitive) To catch by means of a net.
  2. (transitive, figuratively) To catch in a trap, or by stratagem.
  3. To enclose or cover with a net.
  4. (transitive, soccer) To score (a goal).
  5. (tennis) To hit the ball into the net.
  6. To form network or netting; to knit.
Adjective
  1. (obsolete) Good, desirable; clean, decent, clear.
  2. Free from extraneous substances; pure; unadulterated; neat.
  3. Remaining after expenses or deductions.
  4. Final; end.
Adverb
  1. After expenses or deductions.
Noun
  1. The amount remaining after expenses are deducted; profit.
Verb
  1. (transitive) To receive as profit.
  2. (transitive) To yield as profit for.
  3. To fully hedge a position.
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