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a strong net or the like held by firefighters or others to catch persons jumping from a burning building.[1905-10, Amer.]
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life net — life′ net n. a strong net or the like held by firefighters or others to catch persons jumping from a burning building • Etymology: 1905–10, amer … From formal English to slang
life net — ☆ life net n. a strong net used as by firefighters to catch people jumping from a burning building … English World dictionary
life net — noun : a strong net or sheet (as of canvas) held by firemen or others to catch persons jumping from burning buildings * * * a strong net or the like held by firefighters or others to catch persons jumping from a burning building. [1905 10, Amer.] … Useful english dictionary
life net — noun Date: 1904 a strong net or sheet (as of canvas) used (as by firefighters) to catch a person jumping from a burning building … New Collegiate Dictionary
life net — n. strong net or material that firemen or other people use to catch a person who must jump from a building that is on fire … English contemporary dictionary
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