nets
Pronunciation: [nɛts]
Word
Context: "sports"
(noun) nets are strong pieces of material with many holes in them, used in games like basketball or soccer. They help catch balls or show when a goal has been scored.
Example
The soccer player scored a goal by kicking the ball into the net.
Example
The ball missed the net and went out of bounds.
Example
Did the basketball go through the net?
Context: "fishing"
(noun) nets are tools made of strong material with holes that fishermen use to catch fish or other sea animals. They allow the fishermen to gather many fish at once.
Example
The fisherman used his net to catch a big load of fish today.
Example
The net didn't catch any fish during our last trip.
Example
What kind of net do you use for fishing?
Context: "capture"
(verb) to catch something or someone using a net. It can mean you want to trap an animal or even catch an idea.
Example
They netted several fish during their trip to the lake.
Example
She did not net any butterflies because she was too slow.
Example
Are you trying to net anything special for your school project?
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