Net (Verb)
Meaning 1
Yield as a net profit; "This sale netted me $1 million".
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Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
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Meaning 2
Construct or form a web, as if by weaving.
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
Examples
- The spiders began to net intricate patterns across the windows to catch prey.
- Skilled hands moved nimbly to net delicate lace for the wedding veil.
- The caterpillars would net leaves together with silk threads for protection.
- In her spare time, she would net beautiful, ethereal wall hangings from copper wire.
- With nimble fingers, the elder began to net the delicate flower petals into an ornate garland.
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Meaning 3
Catch with a net; "net a fish".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.