Net1. (v. t.) To make into a net; to make n the style of network; as, to net silk.
2. (v. t.) To take in a net; to capture by stratagem or wile.
3. (v. t.) To enclose or cover with a net; as, to net a tree.
4. (v. i.) To form network or netting; to knit.
5. (a.) Without spot; pure; shining.
6. (a.) Free from extraneous substances; pure; unadulterated; neat; as, net wine, etc.
7. (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.
8. (v. t.) To produce or gain as clear profit; as, he netted a thousand dollars by the operation.
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