net

²net

verb

net·tednet·ting

Definition of NET

transitive verb

1

: to cover or enclose with or as if with a net

2

: to catch in or as if in a net

3

: to cover with or as if with a network

4

a : to hit (a ball) into the net for the loss of a point in a racket game b : to hit (a ball or puck) into the goal for a score (as in hockey or soccer); also : to score (a point or goal) by netting a ball or puck

— net·ter noun

First Known Use of NET

1593