nothing but net

noun

The situation where the ball passes through the net without striking either the rim or the backboard, reflecting an especially good shot.

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Meanings

nounnothing but net (uncountable)
  1. uncountableball gamesThe situation where the ball passes through the net without striking either the rim or the backboard, reflecting an especially good shot.
  2. figurativelyuncountableAn especially good showing or achievement.

    Synonyms: back of the net

Synonyms & antonyms

nounAn especially good showing or achievement.

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back of the net
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back of the net
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APA

nothing but net. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/nothing%20but%20net

MLA

“nothing but net.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/nothing%20but%20net. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “nothing but net,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/nothing%20but%20net.

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