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1. gill
noun. ['ˈgɪl'] respiratory organ of aquatic animals that breathe oxygen dissolved in water.
Synonyms
- external gill
- respiratory organ
- branchia
- ceras
Etymology
- gile (Middle English (1100-1500))
- gile (Anglo-Norman)
- gille (Middle English (1100-1500))
- gil (Old Norse)
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Rhymes with Gill Net
- cabriolet
- suffragette
- sobriquet
- minuet
- luncheonette
- laviolette
- galudet
- flageolet
- falconet
- dancanet
- clarinet
- calumet
- antoinette
- willamette
- tagamet
- statuette
- slushayete
- silhouette
- sextet
- quintet
- quartet
- pinochet
- nicolette
- nicolet
- lorgnette
- larroquette
- kitchenette
- intermet
- henriette
- cullinet
2. gill
noun. ['ˈgɪl'] a British imperial capacity unit (liquid or dry) equal to 5 fluid ounces or 142.066 cubic centimeters.
Synonyms
- Imperial capacity unit
- fluidounce
- fluid ounce
- pint
Etymology
- gile (Middle English (1100-1500))
- gile (Anglo-Norman)
- gille (Middle English (1100-1500))
- gil (Old Norse)
3. gill
noun. ['ˈgɪl'] a United States liquid unit equal to 4 fluid ounces.
Synonyms
- fluid ounce
- cup
- United States liquid unit
Etymology
- gile (Middle English (1100-1500))
- gile (Anglo-Norman)
- gille (Middle English (1100-1500))
- gil (Old Norse)
4. net
adjective. ['ˈnɛt'] remaining after all deductions.
Synonyms
- nett
- take-home
Antonyms
- disadvantage
- unprofitableness
- good fortune
Etymology
- net (Middle English (1100-1500))
- net (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. net
noun. ['ˈnɛt'] a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange.
Synonyms
- cyberspace
- internet
Antonyms
- misfortune
- good luck
- success
Etymology
- net (Middle English (1100-1500))
- net (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. net
noun. ['ˈnɛt'] a trap made of netting to catch fish or birds or insects.
Synonyms
- fishing net
- brail
- trap
Antonyms
- join
- connect
- attach
- stay
Etymology
- net (Middle English (1100-1500))
- net (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. net
verb. ['ˈnɛt'] make as a net profit.
Synonyms
- earn
- make
- realise
- clear
- gain
- pull in
- bring in
- profit
- take in
- benefit
- sack up
- realize
Antonyms
- immaterial
- insubstantiality
- unworldly
- mental
Etymology
- net (Middle English (1100-1500))
- net (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. net
adjective. ['ˈnɛt'] conclusive in a process or progression.
Synonyms
- final
- ultimate
Antonyms
- break even
- lose
- unprofitability
Etymology
- net (Middle English (1100-1500))
- net (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
9. net
noun. ['ˈnɛt'] the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses).
Synonyms
- net profit
- filthy lucre
- windfall profit
- income
- profit
- portion
- part
- gross profit
- gross profit margin
- percentage
- share
- earning per share
- margin
- markup
- net income
- profits
- cleanup
- accumulation
- killing
- quick buck
- dividend
- fast buck
- lucre
Antonyms
- flora
- defense
- prosecution
- decrease
Etymology
- net (Middle English (1100-1500))
- net (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
10. net
noun. ['ˈnɛt'] a goal lined with netting (as in soccer or hockey).
Synonyms
- cage
Antonyms
- losings
- fauna
Etymology
- net (Middle English (1100-1500))
- net (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
Sentences with gill-net
1. Noun Phrase
Some particular areas of concern are the type of equipment, whether it is a long line, gill net, rod, spotting from an airplane and/or using multiple boats.
2. Noun Phrase
But, in spite of the technology, repairing casting nets, gill nets and dip nets is still done by hand.
3. Noun Phrase
Fishing methods like blast fishing, gill net**s and certain other fish traps destroy other organisms that larger species feed on.