life net
noun
: a strong net or sheet (as of canvas) used (as by firefighters) to catch a person jumping from a burning building
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There’s an orange and white smokestack, a Soriana sofa, a three-legged glass creature, and even a series of figures holding a life net to catch the ash.
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Anthony Paletta, Curbed, 23 May 2026
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Anthony Paletta, Curbed, 23 May 2026
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“Life net.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life%20net. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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