Fishnet
noun
A type of material with a open, usually diamond-shaped, knit.
She bought a pair of fishnet stockings.
Often appears as...
- fishnet stockings
- fishnet tights
noun
A kind of fishing net used to catch fish.
The fishermen carefully untangled their fishnet and prepared for a day at sea.
Often appears as...
- casting fishnet
- pulling fishnet
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Technical
noun
A type of material with a open, usually diamond-shaped, knit.
She bought a pair of fishnet stockings.
Often appears as...
- fishnet stockings
- fishnet tights
noun
A kind of fishing net used to catch fish.
The fishermen carefully untangled their fishnet and prepared for a day at sea.
Often appears as...
- casting fishnet
- pulling fishnet
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Fashion Accessory
Fishnet is often associated with trendy or provocative clothing items, especially stockings.
Her outfit included black fishnet stockings.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Icon
Fishnets can represent a bold fashion statement linked to certain music or dance subcultures.
Fishnet gloves were iconic in the 80s punk scene.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Wear
Fishnet clothing is generally considered informal and may not be suitable for conservative or formal settings.
She was advised against wearing fishnet tights to the job interview.
Pro Tip 1/3Fashion Accessory
Fishnet is often associated with trendy or provocative clothing items, especially stockings.
Her outfit included black fishnet stockings.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Icon
Fishnets can represent a bold fashion statement linked to certain music or dance subcultures.
Fishnet gloves were iconic in the 80s punk scene.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Wear
Fishnet clothing is generally considered informal and may not be suitable for conservative or formal settings.
She was advised against wearing fishnet tights to the job interview.
Pro Tip 1/3Fashion Accessory
Fishnet is often associated with trendy or provocative clothing items, especially stockings.
Her outfit included black fishnet stockings.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Icon
Fishnets can represent a bold fashion statement linked to certain music or dance subcultures.
Fishnet gloves were iconic in the 80s punk scene.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Wear
Fishnet clothing is generally considered informal and may not be suitable for conservative or formal settings.
She was advised against wearing fishnet tights to the job interview.
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Taking imagination...
fishnet used the same way for centuries today I'm using it to create permanent billowing voluptuous forms the scale of hard-edged buildings and cities around the world I was an unlikely person to be doing this I never studied sculpture
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Janet Echelman: Taking...
I first encountered this ordinary material, fishnet, used the same way for centuries. Today, I'm using it to create permanent, billowing, voluptuous forms the scale of hard-edged buildings in cities around the world.
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Armed For Winter -...
the rest of our life worth it that's them behind the scenes you got your fishing stuff yeah hopefully we've had some luck today we'll be going out to the hailstones white fishnet which is
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Taking imagination...
fishnet used the same way for centuries today I'm using it to create permanent billowing voluptuous forms the scale of hard-edged buildings and cities around the world I was an unlikely person to be doing this I never studied sculpture
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Janet Echelman: Taking...
I first encountered this ordinary material, fishnet, used the same way for centuries. Today, I'm using it to create permanent, billowing, voluptuous forms the scale of hard-edged buildings in cities around the world.
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Armed For Winter -...
the rest of our life worth it that's them behind the scenes you got your fishing stuff yeah hopefully we've had some luck today we'll be going out to the hailstones white fishnet which is
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Quote examples
Birgitte Hjort Sorensen
Danish Actress
When I was starring as Roxie Hart in 'Chicago,' I got my stiletto heel caught in my fishnet tights and fell flat on my face. It was incredibly painful and not something you can cover up.
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Jeffrey Kluger
American Writer
A fishnet is made up of a lot more holes than strings, but you can't therefore argue that the net doesn't exist. Just ask the fish.
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Nia Vardalos
Canadian Actress
I do recommend it for all girls, and boys, out there: put on a pair of fishnet stockings and find your inner sexiness!
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Gene Simmons
American Musician
No. Better research needed. Fire your research person. No fishnet stockings. Never. Not in this band.
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Jay London
American Comedian
My girlfriend has crabs, I bought her fishnet stockings.
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Birgitte Hjort Sorensen
Danish Actress
When I was starring as Roxie Hart in 'Chicago,' I got my stiletto heel caught in my fishnet tights and fell flat on my face. It was incredibly painful and not something you can cover up.
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Jeffrey Kluger
American Writer
A fishnet is made up of a lot more holes than strings, but you can't therefore argue that the net doesn't exist. Just ask the fish.
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Nia Vardalos
Canadian Actress
I do recommend it for all girls, and boys, out there: put on a pair of fishnet stockings and find your inner sexiness!
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Gene Simmons
American Musician
No. Better research needed. Fire your research person. No fishnet stockings. Never. Not in this band.
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Jay London
American Comedian
My girlfriend has crabs, I bought her fishnet stockings.
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