Net
/nɛt/noun
A device made of fabric or other materials used for catching or holding things.
Did you know?The word 'net' is derived from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to bind or tie', hinting at its ancient connections to entrapment and protection.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*nēṭ-
“to bind, tie, or ensnare”
Old English
Old English
net
“a device for capturing or holding”
Old High German
OHG
nezzi
“a net or snare for capturing animals”
Middle Dutch
MDu
net
“a woven fabric or netting for catching fish”
Modern English
English
net
“a mesh structure used for various purposes, including fishing and sports”