Overnet

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To cover with a net or netting. transitive

    "Just beyond, creosote posts were overnetted with chicken wire, on which church ladies in summer spread tablecloths and set out food."

  2. 2
    To fish too much using nets.

Example

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"Just beyond, creosote posts were overnetted with chicken wire, on which church ladies in summer spread tablecloths and set out food."

Etymology

From over- + net.

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