Net ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Net ( noun )

1. A piece of fabric made of threads woven or knotted together at regular intervals, used for catching fish, birds, or other animals, or for enclosing or separating areas of a sports field.
2. A device or structure of ropes or wires, or a combination of these, suspended in the air, used for catching or restraining things.
3. A system of interconnected things or people.

Origin:

From old english net "net, snare", from proto-germanic *natjaz "net".

Examples:

1. He cast his net into the sea to catch fish.
2. She put up a net to keep the birds out of her garden.
3. The volleyball net was set up for the game.
4. The net caught the falling object.
5. The internet is a vast net of connected computers.

(As a verb)

Net ( verb )

1. A piece of fabric made of threads woven or knotted together at regular intervals, used for catching fish, birds, or other animals, or for enclosing or separating areas of a sports field.
2. A device or structure of ropes or wires, or a combination of these, suspended in the air, used for catching or restraining things.
3. A system of interconnected things or people.

Origin:

From old english net "net, snare", from proto-germanic *natjaz "net".

Examples:

1. He cast his net into the sea to catch fish.
2. She put up a net to keep the birds out of her garden.
3. The volleyball net was set up for the game.
4. The net caught the falling object.
5. The internet is a vast net of connected computers.