Net vs. Pet

Netnoun

A mesh of string, cord or rope.

Netnoun

A device made from such mesh, used for catching fish, butterflies, etc.

Netnoun

A device made from such mesh, generally used for trapping something.

Netnoun

Anything that has the appearance of such a device.

Netnoun

(by extension) A trap.

Netnoun

(geometry) Of a polyhedron, any set of polygons joined edge to edge that, when folded along the edges between adjoining polygons so that the outer edges touch, form the polyhedron.

Netnoun

A system that interconnects a number of users, locations etc. allowing transport or communication between them.

Netnoun

(electronics) A conductor that interconnects two or more component terminals.

Netnoun

(sports) A framework backed by a mesh, serving as the goal in hockey, soccer, lacrosse, etc.

Netnoun

A mesh stretched to divide the court in tennis, badminton, volleyball, etc.

Netnoun

The area of the court close to the net (mesh stretched to divide the court).

Netnoun

The amount remaining after expenses are deducted; profit.

Netverb

(transitive) To catch by means of a net.

Netverb

To catch in a trap, or by stratagem.

Netverb

To enclose or cover with a net.

Netverb

To score (a goal).

Netverb

(tennis) To hit the ball into the net.

Netverb

To form network or netting; to knit.

Netverb

(transitive) To receive as profit.

Netverb

(transitive) To yield as profit for.

Netverb

To fully hedge a position.

Netadjective

(obsolete) Good, desirable; clean, decent, clear.

Netadjective

Free from extraneous substances; pure; unadulterated; neat.

Netadjective

Remaining after expenses or deductions.

Netadjective

Final; end.

Netadverb

After expenses or deductions.

Netnoun

A fabric of twine, thread, or the like, wrought or woven into meshes, and used for catching fish, birds, butterflies, etc.

Netnoun

Anything designed or fitted to entrap or catch; a snare; any device for catching and holding.

Netnoun

Anything wrought or woven in meshes; as, a net for the hair; a mosquito net; a tennis net.

Netnoun

A figure made up of a large number of straight lines or curves, which are connected at certain points and related to each other by some specified law.

Netnoun

A network.

Netnoun

The internet; - usually the net; as, I found it on the net.

Netverb

To make into a net; to make in the style of network; as, to net silk.

Netverb

To take in a net; to capture by stratagem or wile.

Netverb

To inclose or cover with a net; as, to net a tree.

Netverb

To form network or netting; to knit.

Netverb

To produce or gain as clear profit; as, he netted a thousand dollars by the operation.

Netadjective

Without spot; pure; shining.

Netadjective

Free from extraneous substances; pure; unadulterated; neat; as, net wine, etc.

Netadjective

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.

Netnoun

a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange

Netnoun

a trap made of netting to catch fish or birds or insects

Netnoun

the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

Netnoun

a goal lined with netting (as in soccer or hockey)

Netnoun

game equipment consisting of a strip of netting dividing the playing area in tennis or badminton

Netnoun

an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals

Netverb

make as a net profit;

Netverb

yield as a net profit;

Netverb

construct or form a web, as if by weaving

Netverb

catch with a net;

Netadjective

remaining after all deductions;

Netadjective

conclusive in a process or progression;

Netnoun

a piece of open-meshed material made of twine, cord, or something similar, used typically for catching fish or other animals

Netnoun

a piece of net supported by a frame at the end of a handle, used for catching fish or insects.

Netnoun

the total amount of fish caught in one session or expedition

Netnoun

a structure consisting of a net supported on a frame, forming the goal in games such as soccer and hockey

Netnoun

a net supported on a cord between two posts to divide the playing area in tennis, badminton, volleyball, etc.

Netnoun

a strip of ground enclosed by a net, for batting and bowling practice

Netnoun

a safety net

Netnoun

a fine fabric with a very open weave

Netnoun

net curtains.

Netnoun

a means of catching someone; a trap

Netnoun

a means of selecting or securing someone or something

Netnoun

a communications or broadcasting network, especially of maritime radio

Netnoun

a network of interconnected computers

Netnoun

the Internet

Netverb

catch (a fish or other animal) with a net

Netverb

fish with nets in (a river)

Netverb

acquire or obtain in a skilful way

Netverb

(in sport) hit (a ball) into the net; score (a goal)

Netverb

cover with a net

Netverb

acquire (a sum of money) as clear profit

Netverb

return (profit or income) for (someone)

Netverb

exclude a non-net amount, such as tax, when making a calculation, in order to reduce the amount left to a net sum

Netadjective

(of an amount, value, or price) remaining after the deduction of tax or other contributions

Netadjective

(of a weight) excluding that of the packaging.

Netadjective

(of a score in golf) adjusted to take account of a player's handicap.

Netadjective

remaining after all factors have been taken into account; overall

Petnoun

An animal kept as a companion.

Petnoun

(by extension) Something kept as a companion, including inanimate objects. (pet rock, pet plant, etc.)

Petnoun

One who is excessively loyal to a superior.

Petnoun

Any person or animal especially cherished and indulged; a darling.

Petnoun

A fit of petulance, a sulk, arising from the impression that one has been offended or slighted.

Petnoun

abbreviation of petition

Petnoun

(Geordie) A term of endearment usually applied to women and children.

Petverb

(transitive) To stroke or fondle (an animal).

Petverb

To stroke or fondle (another person) amorously.

Petverb

Of two or more people, to stroke and fondle one another amorously.

Petverb

To treat as a pet; to fondle; to indulge.

Petverb

To be a pet.

Petverb

To be peevish; to sulk.

Petadjective

Favourite; cherished.

Petadjective

Kept or treated as a pet.

Petnoun

A cade lamb; a lamb brought up by hand.

Petnoun

Any person especially cherished and indulged; a fondling; a darling; often, a favorite child.

Petnoun

A slight fit of peevishness or fretfulness.

Petnoun

Any animal kept as a companion, usually in or around one's home, typically domesticated and cared for attentively and often affectionately. Distinguished from animals raised for food or to perform useful tasks, as a draft animal.

Petadjective

Petted; indulged; admired; cherished; as, a pet child; a pet lamb; a pet theory; a pet animal.

Petverb

To treat as a pet; to fondle; to indulge; as, she was petted and spoiled.

Petverb

To be a pet.

Petnoun

a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement

Petnoun

a special loved one

Petnoun

a fit of petulance or sulkiness (especially at what is felt to be a slight)

Petnoun

using a computerized radiographic technique to examine the metabolic activity in various tissues (especially in the brain)

Petverb

stroke or caress gently;

Petverb

stroke or caress in an erotic manner, as during lovemaking

Petadjective

preferred above all others and treated with partiality;

Petnoun

a domestic or tamed animal kept for companionship or pleasure

Petnoun

a person treated with special favour or affection

Petnoun

treated with special attention or evoking particularly strong feelings

Petnoun

used as an affectionate form of address

Petnoun

a fit of sulking or ill humour

Petverb

stroke or pat (an animal) affectionately

Petverb

treat (someone) with affection or favouritism; pamper

Petverb

engage in sexually stimulating caressing and touching

Pet

A pet, or companion animal, is an animal kept primarily for a person's company or entertainment rather than as a working animal, livestock or a laboratory animal. Popular pets are often considered to have attractive appearances, intelligence and relatable personalities, but some pets may be taken in on an altruistic basis (such as a stray animal) and accepted by the owner regardless of these characteristics.