net

net

¹

1. 

a. a thin light mesh fabric of cotton, nylon, or other fibre, used for curtains, dresses, etc.

b. (as modifier): net curtains

2. Cricket

a. a pitch surrounded by netting, used for practice

b. a practice session in a net

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net

², nett

(of weight) after deducting tare

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To cast a net as one does when attempting to catch fish or anything of value suggests that one is caught up in a net of intrigue or a complicated life situation.

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net

[net]

(communications)

A number of communication stations equipped for communicating with each other, often on a definite time schedule and in a definite sequence.

(engineering)

Threads or cords tied together at regular intervals to form a mesh.

A series of surveying or leveling stations that have been interconnected in such a manner that closed loops or circuits have been formed, or that are arranged so as to provide a check on the consistency of the measured values. Also known as network.

(geology)

In structural petrology, coordinate network of meridians and parallels, projected from a sphere at intervals of 2°; used to plot points whose spherical coordinates are known and to study the distribution and orientation of planes and points. Also known as projection net; stereographic net.

A form of horizontal patterned ground whose mesh is intermediate between a circle and a polygon.

(mathematics)

A set whose members are indexed by elements from a directed set; this is a generalization of a sequence. Also known as Moore-Smith sequence.

A nondegenerate partial plane satisfying the parallel axiom.

(textiles)

Any fabric made in open hexagonal mesh.

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Net

[net]

(astronomy)

Reticulum

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net

(networking)

network.

net

(networking)

network, the.

net

(architecture)

neural network.

net

(networking)

The top-level domain originally for networks, although it sees heavy use for vanity domains of all types.

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net

(NETwork) Any term with a "net" prefix either means network or Internet. For example, a net address can mean a network address or an Internet address, depending on the context of the dialog. "Net" with a capital "N" generally refers to the Internet; for example, "the Net" is "the Internet." See also .NET Framework.

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