1.a trap made of netting to catch fish or birds or insects
2.the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
3.a goal lined with netting (as in soccer or hockey)
4.game equipment consisting of a strip of netting dividing the playing area in tennis or badminton
5.an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals
6.remaining after all deductions;
net profit
7.conclusive in a process or progression;
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