Fishnet

//ˈfɪʃ.nɛt// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A net used to catch fish. countable

    "The fishnets were hung over bushes to dry."

  2. 2
    a net that will enclose fish when it is pulled in wordnet
  3. 3
    A fabric mesh with an open diamond-shaped structure. uncountable

    "All the little minnows which were not caught for bait this spring may well give thanks to the women of the U. S. who have adopted fishnet turbans, scarfs, belts and skirts as items in their sports outfits."

  4. 4
    Stockings made of fishnet fabric. countable, plural-normally

    "Fishnets are for catching men."

Synonyms

All synonyms
fishing net

Example

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"Many conservative women still can't accept fishnet stockings."

Etymology

From Middle English fishnet; equivalent to fish + net.

Related phrases

fishnet stockings

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