1. (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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