Definition of net

• v. t. - To make into a net; to make n the style of network; as, to net silk.
• v. t. - To take in a net; to capture by stratagem or wile.
• v. t. - To inclose or cover with a net; as, to net a tree.
• v. i. - To form network or netting; to knit.
• a. - Without spot; pure; shining.
• a. - Free from extraneous substances; pure; unadulterated; neat; as, net wine, etc.
• a. - Not including superfluous, incidental, or foreign matter, as boxes, coverings, wraps, etc.; free from charges, deductions, etc; as, net profit; net income; net weight, etc.
• v. t. - To produce or gain as clear profit; as, he netted a thousand dollars by the operation.