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Net
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the barrier in the middle of a court over which players hit the ball, used in sports such as tennis
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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
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a trap made of netting to catch fish or birds or insects
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an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals
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the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
to net
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make as a net profit
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catch with a net
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construct or form a web, as if by weaving
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yield as a net profit
Example
The tennis player's powerful serve sent the ball over the net and into the opponent's court.
She reached the net quickly to volley the ball back to her opponent's side.
The net divides the tennis court into two halves and determines where the ball can land during a rally.
The ball hit the top of the net and bounced over, earning the player a point.
They adjusted the tension of the net to ensure it was set at the proper height for the match.
