nets

/nɛts/ · noun

Meaning

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.
(by extension) 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.
To catch by means of a net.
To catch in a trap, or by stratagem.
To enclose or cover with a net.
To score (a goal).
To hit the ball into the net.
To form network or netting; to knit.
The amount remaining after expenses are deducted; profit.
To receive as profit.
To yield as profit for.
To fully hedge a position.

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