net
net
nɛt
net
British pronunciation
/nɛt/

Definition & Meaning of "net"in English

Net
01

the barrier in the middle of a court over which players hit the ball, used in sports such as tennis

net definition and meaning

What is a "net"?

A net in sports like tennis, badminton, and volleyball is a piece of equipment that divides the playing area into two sides. It is typically made of strong, woven material, such as nylon, and is stretched across the center of the court or playing field. The net is set at a specific height, depending on the sport, and players aim to hit the ball or shuttlecock over the net to score points.

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The tennis player 's powerful serve sent the ball over the net and into the opponent's court.
02

a barrier at the back of goalposts to capture and contain the ball or puck when a player scores, used in sports like soccer or hockey

net definition and meaning
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The soccer ball flew into the net, scoring a goal for the home team.
03

a device made of mesh or netting used to catch fish, birds, or insects

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The fishermen used a net to catch the salmon.
04

a material made of string, rope, or wire woven together at regular intervals to form a flexible, open mesh

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The dress was made of delicate net fabric.
05

the amount remaining after all deductions, especially the excess of revenues over outlays during a given period

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The company reported a net of $50,000 for the quarter.
to net
01

to earn or bring in a clear profit after expenses

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The shop netted $5,000 last month.
02

to capture something using a net

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The fisherman netted three trout.
03

to create or arrange in the form of a net or web

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The spider netted the corner of the ceiling.
net
net
nɛt
net
British pronunciation
/nˈɛt/
nett
01

final amount after the deduction of all costs

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The net profit for the quarter exceeded expectations, signaling strong financial performance.
02

marking the end or conclusion of a process, often emphasizing finality

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That was the net result of months of effort.
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