noun / verb
net
NET/net/
Mesh used to catch or contain things.
The fishing net scoops several small fish from the shallow water.
Etymology
Old English net already named open mesh used for catching animals and, later, protection from insects. Its deeper origin is uncertain: the proposed connection with tying or knotting is disputed.
In context
triangular hair net what's the use of triangular hair net it is used overhead after hair setting to keep the rollers in place while drying
More examples
- A net holds the basketballs in the storage room.
- We stretch nets over the berry bushes to keep birds away.
- She carefully netted the butterfly without damaging its wings.
Forms
net · nets · netted · netting
netting noun — Mesh fabric used to make nets.