a piece of open-meshed material made of twine, cord, or something similar, used typically for catching fish or other animals

fishermen mending their nets

a structure consisting of a net supported on a frame, forming the goal in games such as soccer and hockey

he turned Wilson's cross into the net

Wales did find the net in the 32nd minute

a fine fabric with a very open weave

net curtains

a means of catching someone; a trap

the search was delayed, allowing the murderers to escape the net

the internet

ensuring privacy on the net is an increasingly difficult job

catch or land (a fish or other animal) with a net

damage caused when netting the fish

rabbits can be netted all the year round

(in sport) hit (a ball) into the net; score (a goal)

Butler netted 14 goals

cover with a net

we fenced off a rabbit-proof area for vegetables and netted the top

(of an amount, value, or price) remaining after the deduction of tax or other contributions

net earnings per share rose

the camera will cost you, net of VAT, about £300

remaining after all factors have been taken into account; overall

the net result is the same

acquire (a sum of money) as clear profit

he netted £2.45 million on the deal

a unit of weight equal to 2,240 lb avoirdupois (1016.05 kg)

a unit of gross internal capacity, equal to 100 cu. ft (2.83 cubic metres)

a large number or amount

all of a sudden I had tons of friends

a hundred, in particular a speed of 100 mph, a score of 100 or more, or a sum of £100

he scored 102 not out, his third ton of the tour

fashionable style or distinction

riches and fame were no guarantee of a ticket—one had to have ton