Synonyms

mesh, network, snare, trap, reticulation, development, network, catch, catch, ensnare

Related

fishnet, hairnet, hit the net, internet, netting, network, neural net, Petri net, nett, net income

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Definition / Define

Netsful

/nɛt/

Netsful Noun
1. A mesh of string, cord or rope.
2. A device made from such mesh, generally used for catching fish.
3. A device made from such mesh, generally used for trapping something.
4. Anything that has the appearance of such a device.
  - Petri net.
5. A trap.
  - Caught in the prosecuting attorney's net.
6. 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.
7. A computer network.
8. A framework backed by a mesh, serving as the goal in hockey, soccer, lacrosse, etc.
  - The striker headed the ball into the net to make it 1-0.
9. A mesh stretched to divide the court in tennis, badminton, volleyball, etc.
10. The amount remaining after expenses are deducted; profit.
Netsful Verb
1. To catch by means of a net.
2. To catch in a trap.
3. To score (a goal).
  - Evans netted the winner in the 80th minute.
4. To receive as profit.
  - The company nets $30 on every sale.
5. To fully hedge a position.
  - Every party is netting their position with a counter-party.
Netsful Adjective
1. Good, desirable; clean, decent, clear.
  - Her brest all naked, as net iuory, / Without adorne of gold or siluer bright.
2. Remaining after expenses or deductions.
  - Net profit ; net weight.
3. Final.
  - Net result; net conclusion.