net

Noun

net (plural nets)

1. A device in the form of a net, generally used for catching fish.
2. A device in the form of a net, generally used for trapping something.
3. A mesh of string, cord, or rope.
4. (figurative) A trap.

   caught in the prosecuting attorney"s net

5. Anything that has the appearance of a net.

   Petri net

6. (geometry) Of a polyhedron, any set of polygons joined edge to edge that, when folded along the edges between adjoining polygons so that the outer edges touch, form that polyhedron.
7. (computing) A computer network.

Synonyms:

• (mesh): mesh, network
• (used for catching or trapping):
• (figurative: a trap): snare, trap
• (anything that has the appearance of a net): reticulation
• (in geometry): development
• (in computing): network

3 letters in word "net": E N T.

Anagrams of net:

• ten

Words found within net:

en et ne te

• Definitions:

• nests ←
• nestors ←
• nestor ←
• net
• → netback
• → netbacks
• → netball