NETS
/nɛts/
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Definition
/nɛts/
noun
- A mesh of string, cord or rope.“a net for the hair; a mosquito net; a tennis net”
- A device made from such mesh, used for catching fish, butterflies, etc.
- A device made from such mesh, generally used for trapping something.
verb
- To catch by means of a net.
- To catch in a trap, or by stratagem.
- To enclose or cover with a net.“to net a tree”
noun
- The amount remaining after expenses are deducted; profit.
verb
- To receive as profit.“The company nets $30 on every sale.”
- To yield as profit for.“The scam netted the criminals $30,000.”
- To fully hedge a position.“Every party is netting their position with a counter-party”
Source: Wiktionary
