fishnet

• Nom désignant un filet utilisé pour attraper le poisson, soit en le tirant à travers l'eau, soit en le remontant. Peut aussi désigner un tissu maillé très fin utilisé en lingerie ou en bonneterie.

A noun referring to a net designed to catch fish when it is drawn through the water or pulled in.

1. Net for fishingA2formal

   A net used to catch and enclose fish when pulled through water.

   Filet de pêche

   • The fisherman cast his fishnet into the lake.
   • They repaired the holes in the fishnet before the trip.
   • A large fishnet can catch hundreds of fish at once.

   Synonymesdragnetfishing netseinetrawl

2. Fishnet fabricB1informal

   A fabric material with a diamond-shaped open weave, often used for stockings or clothing.

   Tissu résille

   • She wore fishnet stockings to the party.
   • Fishnet gloves add a edgy look to the outfit.
   • The costume was made entirely of black fishnet.

   Synonymesmeshnetnetting