Net vs. Screen

Difference Between Net and Screen
Netnoun
A mesh of string, cord or rope.
a net for the hair; a mosquito net; a tennis netScreennoun
A physical divider intended to block an area from view, or provide shelter from something dangerous.
a fire screenNetnoun
A device made from such mesh, used for catching fish, butterflies, etc.
Screennoun
A material woven from fine wires intended to block animals or large particles from passing while allowing gasses, liquids and finer particles to pass.
Netnoun
A device made from such mesh, generally used for trapping something.
Screennoun
A frame supporting a mesh of bars or wires used to classify fragments of stone by size, allowing the passage of fragments whose a diameter is smaller than the distance between the bars or wires.
Netnoun
Anything that has the appearance of such a device.
Petri netScreennoun
The informational viewing area of electronic devices, where output is displayed.
Netnoun
(by extension) A trap.
caught in the prosecuting attorney's netScreennoun
The viewing surface or area of a movie, or moving picture or slide presentation.
Netnoun
(geometry) Of a polyhedron, any set of polygons joined edge to edge that, when folded along the edges between adjoining polygons so that the outer edges touch, form the polyhedron.
Screennoun
One of the individual regions of a video game, etc. divided into separate screens.
Netnoun
A system that interconnects a number of users, locations etc. allowing transport or communication between them.
a computer network; a road network; an electricity distribution networkScreennoun
(computer) The visualised data or imagery displayed on a computer screen.
After you turn on the computer, the login screen appears.Netnoun
(electronics) A conductor that interconnects two or more component terminals.
Screennoun
(basketball) An offensive tactic in which a player stands so as to block a defender from reaching a teammate.
Netnoun
(sports) A framework backed by a mesh, serving as the goal in hockey, soccer, lacrosse, etc.
The striker headed the ball into the net to make it 1-0.Screennoun
(baseball) The protective netting which protects the audience from flying objects
Jones caught the foul up against the screen.Netnoun
A mesh stretched to divide the court in tennis, badminton, volleyball, etc.
Screennoun
(cricket) An erection of white canvas or wood placed on the boundary opposite a batsman to make the ball more easily visible.
Netnoun
The area of the court close to the net (mesh stretched to divide the court).
Screennoun
(printing) A stencil upon a framed mesh through which paint is forced onto printed-on material; the frame with the mesh itself.
Netnoun
The amount remaining after expenses are deducted; profit.
Screennoun
(nautical) A collection of less-valuable vessels that travel with a more valuable one for the latter's protection.
Netverb
(transitive) To catch by means of a net.
Screennoun
(architecture) A dwarf wall or partition carried up to a certain height for separation and protection, as in a church, to separate the aisle from the choir, etc.
Netverb
To catch in a trap, or by stratagem.
Screennoun
(genetics) A technique used to identify genes so as to study gene functions.
Netverb
To enclose or cover with a net.
to net a treeScreennoun
A large scarf.
Netverb
To score (a goal).
Evans netted the winner in the 80th minute.Screenverb
To filter by passing through a screen.
Mary screened the beans to remove the clumps of gravel.Netverb
(tennis) To hit the ball into the net.
Screenverb
To shelter or conceal.
Netverb
To form network or netting; to knit.
Screenverb
To remove information, or censor intellectual material from viewing.
The news report was screened because it accused the politician of wrongdoing.Netverb
(transitive) To receive as profit.
The company nets $30 on every sale.Screenverb
To present publicly (on the screen).
The news report will be screened at 11:00 tonight.Netverb
(transitive) To yield as profit for.
The scam netted the criminals $30,000.Screenverb
To fit with a screen.
We need to screen this porch. These bugs are driving me crazy.Netverb
To fully hedge a position.
Every party is netting their position with a counter-partyScreenverb
(medicine) To examine patients or treat a sample in order to detect a chemical or a disease, or to assess susceptibility to a disease.
Netadjective
(obsolete) Good, desirable; clean, decent, clear.
Screenverb
To search chemical libraries by means of a computational technique in order to identify chemical compounds which would potentially bind to a given biological target such as a protein.
Netadjective
Free from extraneous substances; pure; unadulterated; neat.
net wineScreennoun
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
Netadjective
Remaining after expenses or deductions.
net profit; net weightScreennoun
something that keeps things out or hinders sight;
they had just moved in and had not put up blinds yetNetadjective
Final; end.
net result; net conclusionScreennoun
display on the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube on which is electronically created
Netadverb
After expenses or deductions.
You'll have $5000 net.Screennoun
a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something;
they crouched behind the screenunder cover of darknessNetnoun
a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
Screennoun
protective covering consisting of a metallic netting mounted in a frame and covering windows or doors (especially for protection against insects)
Netnoun
a trap made of netting to catch fish or birds or insects
Screennoun
a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles
Netnoun
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
Screennoun
a door that is a screen to keep insects from entering a building through the open door;
he heard the screen slam as she leftNetnoun
a goal lined with netting (as in soccer or hockey)
Screennoun
partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space
Netnoun
game equipment consisting of a strip of netting dividing the playing area in tennis or badminton
Screenverb
test or examine for the presence of disease or infection;
screen the blood for the HIV virusNetnoun
an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals
Screenverb
examine methodically;
screen the suitcasesNetverb
make as a net profit;
The company cleared $1 millionScreenverb
examine in order to test suitability;
screen these samplesscreen the job applicantsNetverb
yield as a net profit;
This sale netted me $1 millionScreenverb
project onto a screen for viewing;
screen a filmNetverb
construct or form a web, as if by weaving
Screenverb
prevent from entering;
block out the strong sunlightNetverb
catch with a net;
net a fishScreenverb
separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff
Netadjective
remaining after all deductions;
net profitScreenverb
protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm
Netadjective
conclusive in a process or progression;
the final answera last resortthe net result