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net

noun
/nɛt/

Meaning

a piece of material made of threads or ropes woven together, used to catch or hold things

Example Sentences

The fisherman cast his net into the sea.

Example Expressions

cast a wide net

Synonyms

mesh, web, lattice, trap

Antonyms

freedom, release

Collocations

safety net, fishing net, cast net, catch in net

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