The Clue
Rim hangings (4 letter answer)
The Answer
NETS
Tags
Notes
The answer NETS is seen frequently, appearing about once every 70 puzzles.
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Definition
NET as a noun:
1. (internet, net, cyberspace) = a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
2. a trap made of netting to catch fish or birds or insects
3. (net income, net, net profit, lucre, profit, profits, earnings) = the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
4. a goal lined with netting (as in soccer or hockey)
5. game equipment consisting of a strip of netting dividing the playing area in tennis or badminton
6. (net, network, mesh, meshing, meshwork) = an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals
NET as a verb:
1. (net, sack, sack up, clear) = make as a net profit; "The company cleared $1 million"
2. (net, clear) = yield as a net profit; "This sale netted me $1 million"
3. (web, net) = construct or form a web, as if by weaving
4. (net, nett) = catch with a net; "net a fish"