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- pronunciation:
- net
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a fabric woven or knotted together to leave open spaces of even size.
- synonyms:
- mesh
- similar words:
- gauze, lace, web
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| definition 2: |
something made of such a fabric.
The ball skimmed the top of the tennis net.
- similar words:
- mesh
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| definition 3: |
something made of such a fabric and used for catching fish, butterflies, and other animals.
The fisherman pulled the trout out of the water with his net.
- synonyms:
- seine, trawl
- similar words:
- mesh, snare, toil
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| related words: |
trap |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
nets, netting, netted |
| definition: |
to catch with a net.
He netted a butterfly, then set it free.- similar words:
- mesh, trap
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| related words: |
catch, snare |
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