- hairnet
- hair|net [ `her,net ] noun counta small net worn over hair to keep it neat
Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.
Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.
hairnet — hair net n. a small net that some women wear over their hair to keep it in place. [WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
hairnet — [her′net΄] n. a net or fine meshed cap of silk, etc., for keeping the hair in place * * * hair·net (hârʹnĕt ) n. A mesh for holding the hair in place. * * * … Universalium
hairnet — ► NOUN ▪ a fine mesh for confining the hair … English terms dictionary
hairnet — [her′net΄] n. a net or fine meshed cap of silk, etc., for keeping the hair in place … English World dictionary
Hairnet — A hairnet, or sometimes simply a net or caul, is a small, often elasticised, fine net worn over long hair to hold it in place. It is often worn by food service workers to prevent hair from contaminating the food. A snood is similar but a looser… … Wikipedia
hairnet — UK [ˈheə(r)ˌnet] / US [ˈherˌnet] noun [countable] Word forms hairnet : singular hairnet plural hairnets a small net worn over hair to keep it tidy … English dictionary
hairnet — [[t]he͟ə(r)net[/t]] hairnets N COUNT A hairnet is a small net that some women wear over their hair in order to keep it tidy … English dictionary
hairnet — /ˈhɛənɛt/ (say hairnet) noun a loosely woven net of nylon, silk, etc., used to cover the hair and hold it in place …
hairnet — noun Date: 1852 a net worn over the hair to keep it in place … New Collegiate Dictionary
hairnet — noun /ˈhɛrˌnɛt/ A net designed to keep hair up and out of the way. (used, e.g., while cooking) … Wiktionary
hairnet — hair|net [ˈheənet US ˈher ] n a very thin net that stretches over your hair to keep it in place … Dictionary of contemporary English