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fishnet.

A net used to catch fish.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈfɪʃ.nɛt/
  1. A net used to catch fish.

    countable
    The fishnets were hung over bushes to dry.
  2. A fabric mesh with an open diamond-shaped structure.

    uncountable
  3. Stockings made of fishnet fabric.

    countable · plural-normally
    Fishnets are for catching men.
Where this word comes from

From Middle English fishnet; equivalent to fish + net.

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