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The correct spelling is nets.
How to pronounce nets
/nɛts/
nounIPA: /nɛts/
Say it like: Net-s
The correct spelling is nets. A mesh of string, cord or rope. For example: "a net for the hair; a mosquito net; a tennis net"
Usage Examples
“a net for the hair; a mosquito net; a tennis net”
“Petri net”
“caught in the prosecuting attorney's net”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A mesh of string, cord or rope.
- 2.A device made from such mesh, used for catching fish, butterflies, etc.
- 3.A device made from such mesh, generally used for trapping something.
- 4.Anything that has the appearance of such a device.
- 5.(by extension) A trap.
verb
- 1.To catch by means of a net.
- 2.To catch in a trap, or by stratagem.
- 3.To enclose or cover with a net.
- 4.To score (a goal).
- 5.To hit the ball into the net.
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