gentlenet
nounUK /ˈdʒɛntəlˌnɛt/
US /ˈdʒɛntəlˌnɛt/
A gentle net is a soft net used to catch things without hurting them.
The scientist used a gentlenet to catch the butterfly and then let it go.
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2. A calm, friendly online community where people are kind to each other.
She joined a gentlenet for young artists to share their drawings.
3. A safety net designed to catch someone softly and prevent injury.
The acrobats practiced above a gentlenet so no one would get hurt.
4. A way of catching or collecting things carefully so nothing is damaged.
The gardeners used a gentlenet to move the baby frogs out of the pond.