softnet
nounUK /ˈsɒft.nɛt/
US /ˈsɔft.nɛt/
A softnet is a gentle net made of soft material that catches things without hurting them.
The children used a softnet to catch butterflies in the garden.
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2. A type of lightweight, flexible netting used in sports or play to catch balls safely.
The coach set up a softnet behind the goal to stop the balls.
3. A computer network designed to handle data gently, with low priority and minimal disruption.
The backup files travel over a softnet so they don't slow down the main system.
4. A soft, net-like fabric used in clothing or decoration.
Her scarf was made of a delicate softnet that felt light as air.