nets
/nɛts/noun
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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
verb
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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.
noun
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The amount remaining after expenses are deducted; profit.
verb
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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