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net
Noun
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A net is a thing made of ropes or string that lets small things through but keeps big things in.
I forgot my fishing net. What will we use to catch fish now?
The tennis player hit the ball into the net.
net
Verb
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To net something is to catch it in a net.
He netted a big fish.
appliance
Noun
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The act of applying; application.
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A useful object made for a specific purpose. Appliances are often powered by electricity or by a small motor, used in homes and in offices.
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An attachment or part of some tool; equipment attachment.