fishnet

English

noun
Definitions
  • (countable) A net used to catch fish.
  • (uncountable) A fabric with an open diamond-shaped structure; normally used for stockings etc
  • (countable) Stockings made of fishnet fabric.

Etymology

Compound from English fish (get hold of an object) + English net (network, openwork fabric mesh, neat, elegant).

Origin

English

net

Gloss

network, openwork fabric mesh, neat, elegant

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