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