fishnet
fishnet Lexical Profile
fishnet Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Made of or resembling an open-mesh fabric with a diamond-shaped structure.
"She paired a leather jacket with black fishnet tights for the concert."
• noun
A coarse, open-mesh fabric resembling netting, or items of clothing (especially stockings or tights) made from this fabric.
"The costume designer incorporated ripped fishnets to give the character an edgy, punk aesthetic."
A large net of strong twine or cord used by fishermen to catch fish.
"The crew spent the morning untangling the heavy fishnet after a long night on the water."
Word Nuance & Usage
When referring to the hosiery or garments made from this open-mesh material, the word is almost exclusively used in the plural form 'fishnets'.
Word Origin & Etymology
A compound of 'fish' and 'net', originating in the 1830s to describe actual nets used for fishing. The term was later adopted in the mid-20th century to describe the similarly structured fashion textile.