Net

Net - Other Definitions

• (v. t.) To make into a net; to make n the style of network; as, to net silk.
  
  
• (v. t.) To take in a net; to capture by stratagem or wile.
  
  
• (v. t.) To inclose or cover with a net; as, to net a tree.
  
  
• (v. i.) To form network or netting; to knit.
  
  
• (a.) Without spot; pure; shining.
  
  
• (a.) Free from extraneous substances; pure; unadulterated; neat; as, net wine, etc.
  
  
• (a.) Not including superfluous, incidental, or foreign matter, as boxes, coverings, wraps, etc.; free from charges, deductions, etc; as, net profit; net income; net weight, etc.
  
  
• (v. t.) To produce or gain as clear profit; as, he netted a thousand dollars by the operation.