Meaning
Material made of string or rope tied with holes in it, used for catching things or in sport.
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Word origin
From Old English nett, an ancient Germanic word for knotted mesh.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- nett
- English cognates
- network
Examples
fishermen .
A fishing net catches fish while letting water through.
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In tennis and football, the net is part of the game.
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A butterfly net is a net bag on a long handle.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 30, lesson 11: net, maintain, wealth and 6 more words.