fishnet
noun/ˈfɪʃ.nɛt/
Etymology From Middle English fishnet; equivalent to fish + net.
1
A net used to catch fish.
- The fishnets were hung over bushes to dry.
2
A fabric mesh with an open diamond-shaped structure.
- 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.1939 May 1, “Fishermen Grumble At New Fashion Which Depletes Their Net Supply”, in Life, volume 6, number 18:
3
Plural normally Stockings made of fishnet fabric.
- 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...2000 December 14, Namaste Rainbow Roll [username], “Re: eminem Vs. frank n furter”, in alt.cult-movies.rocky-horror (Usenet):
- Derived terms
- fishnet stockings, fishnetted