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Noun
S:
(n)
net
,
network
,
mesh
,
meshing
,
meshwork
(an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals)
direct hyponym
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full hyponym
S:
(n)
chicken wire
(a galvanized wire network with a hexagonal mesh; used to build fences)
S:
(n)
gauze
,
netting
,
veiling
(a net of transparent fabric with a loose open weave)
S:
(n)
hairnet
(a small net that some women wear over their hair to keep it in place)
S:
(n)
reseau
(a net or mesh foundation for lace)
S:
(n)
safety net
(a large strong net to catch circus acrobats who fall or jump from a trapeze)
S:
(n)
save-all
(a net hung between ship and pier while loading a ship)
S:
(n)
snood
(an ornamental net in the shape of a bag that confines a woman's hair; pins or ties at the back of the head)
S:
(n)
spark arrester
,
sparker
(a wire net to stop sparks from an open fireplace or smokestack)
S:
(n)
tulle
(a fine (often starched) net used for veils or tutus or gowns)
S:
(n)
wirework
,
grillwork
(mesh netting made of wires)
part meronym
direct hypernym
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inherited hypernym
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sister term
derivationally related form
W:
(v)
net
[Related to:
net
] (construct or form a web, as if by weaving)
W:
(v)
mesh
[Related to:
mesh
] (entangle or catch in (or as if in) a mesh)