(n.) A fabric of twine, thread, or the like, wrought or woven into meshes, and used for catching fish, birds, butterflies, etc.
(n.) Anything designed or fitted to entrap or catch
a snare
any device for catching and holding.
(n.) Anything wrought or woven in meshes
as, a net for the hair
a mosquito net
a tennis net.
(n.) 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.