English Explanatory Dictionary

fishnet

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A net used to catch fish.
  2. A fabric mesh with an open diamond-shaped structure.
  3. Stockings made of fishnet fabric.

Pronunciation

/ˈfɪʃ.nɛt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Qwertygiy-fishnet.wav

Word forms

fishnet fishnets

Etymology

From Middle English fishnet; equivalent to fish + net.

Synonyms

fishing net

Derived words

fishnet stockings fishnetted
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