A Quick and Simple Dictionary

Net

1. Proper noun.  (computing) The Internet.
2. Noun.  A mesh of string, cord or rope.
3. Noun.  A device made from such mesh, generally used for catching fish.
4. Noun.  A device made from such mesh, generally used for trapping something.
5. Noun.  Anything that has the appearance of such a device.
6. Noun.  (by extension) A trap.
7. Noun.  (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.
8. Noun.  (computing) A computer network.
9. Noun.  (sports) A framework backed by a mesh, serving as the goal in hockey, soccer, lacrosse, etc.
10. Noun.  (context, sports) A mesh stretched to divide the court in tennis, badminton, volleyball, etc.
11. Verb.  (transitive) To catch by means of a net.
12. Verb.  (transitive) (figuratively) To catch in a trap.
13. Verb.  (transitive) (football) To score (a goal).
14. Verb.  (tennis) To hit the ball into the net.
15. Adjective.  (obsolete) Good, desirable; clean, decent, clear.
16. Adjective.  Remaining after expenses or deductions.
17. Adjective.  Final.
18. Noun.  The amount remaining after expenses are deducted; profit.
19. Verb.  (transitive) To receive as profit.
20. Verb.  (transitive) To yield as profit for.
21. Verb.  To fully hedge a position.