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nets

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nets

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Because it is a word with a single syllable, nets is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

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Definitions ofnets

1noun
  • A mesh of string, cord or rope.

    Example: "a net for the hair; a mosquito net; a tennis net"

  • A device made from such mesh, used for catching fish, butterflies, etc.
  • A device made from such mesh, generally used for trapping something.
  • Anything that has the appearance of such a device.

    Example: "Petri net"

  • (by extension) A trap.

    Example: "caught in the prosecuting attorney's net"

  • 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.
  • A system that interconnects a number of users, locations etc. allowing transport or communication between them.

    Example: "a computer network; a road network; an electricity distribution network"

  • A framework backed by a mesh, serving as the goal in hockey, soccer, lacrosse, etc.

    Example: "The striker headed the ball into the net to make it 1-0."

  • A mesh stretched to divide the court in tennis, badminton, volleyball, etc.
  • (by extension) The area of the court close to the net (mesh stretched to divide the court).
1verb
  • To catch by means of a net.
  • To catch in a trap, or by stratagem.
  • To enclose or cover with a net.

    Example: "to net a tree"

  • To score (a goal).

    Example: "Evans netted the winner in the 80th minute."

  • To hit the ball into the net.
  • To form network or netting; to knit.
1noun
  • The amount remaining after expenses are deducted; profit.
1verb
  • To receive as profit.

    Example: "The company nets $30 on every sale."

  • To yield as profit for.

    Example: "The scam netted the criminals $30,000."

  • To fully hedge a position.

    Example: "Every party is netting their position with a counter-party"

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