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Meaning of Fishnet | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
ˈfɪʃ.nɛt

Definitions

  1. A net used to catch fish.
    countable
  2. A fabric mesh with an open diamond-shaped structure.
    uncountable
  3. Stockings made of fishnet fabric.
    countable, plural-normally

Equivalents

Čeština síťovina
Français résille
日本語 網タイツ
Polski kabaretka
Português meia arrastão

Examples

“The fishnets were hung over bushes to dry.”
“All the little minnows which were not caught for bait this spring may well give thanks to the women of the U. S. who have adopted fishnet turbans, scarfs, belts and skirts as items in their sports outfits.”
“Fishnets are for catching men.”
“I don't see people walking around in the fishnets, heels and make-up, but I do see alot^([sic]) of guys with the short bleached blonde hair, the baggy sweats, and other Eminemesque fashions...”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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