fishnet

noun

fish·net | \ˈfish-ˌnet

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Definition of fishnet

1 : netting fitted with floats and weights or a supporting frame for catching fish

2 : a coarse open-mesh fabric

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Cut-up an old pair of fishnets to create scales using a mix of blue-and-green cream and powder pigments. — Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, "A Halloween Mermaid Tutorial For Girls With Short Hair," 4 Oct. 2017 But compared with the turbans, kimonos, fishnet masks, leather harnesses and bouffant wigs he's paraded on red carpets, today's threads are subdued. — Amy Nicholson, chicagotribune.com, "Is Hollywood ready for the brilliant weirdness of Lakeith Stanfield?," 3 July 2018 The swimwear collection ranges from crop and triangle bikini tops to French cut bikini bottoms, one-piece swimsuits and fishnet cover-ups in various neon and neutral colors. — Lisa Lockwood | Wwd, latimes.com, "Joan Smalls designs swimwear, intimate apparel for Smart & Sexy," 21 May 2018 Accessorizing her chic all-black outfit, Kylie opted for a black purse that cinched around her waist and shoulder like a harness and a pair of fishnet heels. — Maria Pasquini, PEOPLE.com, "Kylie and Kendall Jenner Debut Bold Looks in N.Y.C. Ahead of the Met Gala," 6 May 2018 Getty Images Jennifer Lopez took the stage at the Time 100 Gala Tuesday night in a jaw-dropping performance that ended with the 48-year-old singer gyrating on stage in nothing but a sparkly thong and nude fishnets. — Kayleigh Roberts, Marie Claire, "Jennifer Lopez Stripped Down to a Sparkly Thong and Fishnets for Her Time 100 Performance," 25 Apr. 2018 The iconic photo by Craig McDean was seen in the June 2002 issue of i-D magazine, and showed Kate from the back, wearing the now-famous army-green jacket, black underwear, fishnet stockings, and black boots. — De Elizabeth, Teen Vogue, "R13 Suggests Their Brand Inspired Melania Trump's Zara Jacket," 23 June 2018 In the two-minute video, Nicki has a freestyle dance battle with dancer Aliya Janell, while both of them are dressed in leather and fishnets, wearing space buns with chopsticks, and cast in a hazy purple light. — Kayleigh Roberts, Marie Claire, "Nicki Minaj Has Released a Teaser Video for "Chun Li"," 27 Apr. 2018 This is more of a fishnets-and-combat-boots kind of event, than an all-out, rainbow dance party. — Hilary Weaver, Vanities, "At the N.Y.C. Dyke March, Where There’s Way More to Pride Than the Parade," 25 Mar. 2018

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fishnet

noun

English Language Learners Definition of fishnet

: a net for catching fish

: a type of fabric that has many small holes like a net

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