net
A mesh of string, cord or rope.
Example
“a hairnet; a mosquito net; a tennis net”
Other meanings
A device made from such mesh, used for catching fish, butterflies, etc.
A device made from such mesh, generally used for trapping something.
Synonyms
- mesh
A kind of
- fabric
Kinds of net
- chicken wire
- safety net
- save-all
Word history
From Old English "net".
Where this comes from
This definition is adapted from “net” on Wiktionary, by its contributors; related-word lists use Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0, based on Princeton WordNet), published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.