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  1. 1. v. t. To make into a net; to make n the style of network; as, to net silk. Source: opted
  2. 2. v. t. To take in a net; to capture by stratagem or wile. Source: opted
  3. 3. v. t. To inclose or cover with a net; as, to net a tree. Source: opted
  4. 4. v. i. To form network or netting; to knit. Source: opted
  5. 5. a. Without spot; pure; shining. Source: opted
  6. 6. a. Free from extraneous substances; pure; unadulterated; neat; as, net wine, etc. Source: opted
  7. 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. Source: opted
  8. 8. v. t. To produce or gain as clear profit; as, he netted a thousand dollars by the operation. Source: opted
  9. 9. adj. remaining after all deductions Source: wordnet
  10. 10. adj. conclusive in a process or progression Source: wordnet
  11. 11. n. a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange Source: wordnet
  12. 12. n. a trap made of netting to catch fish or birds or insects Source: wordnet

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