Cast a wide net Crossword Clue

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Cast a wide net Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a conical fishnet dragged through the water at great depths
2. a long fishing line with many shorter lines and hooks attached to it (usually suspended between buoys)
(verb)
1. fish with trawlers

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

CAST (noun)
1. the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel
2. the visual appearance of something or someone
CAST (verb)
1. formulate in a particular style or language
2. form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
NET (noun)
1. the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
2. an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals
NET (verb)
1. yield as a net profit
2. make as a net profit
NET (adjective)
1. conclusive in a process or progression
2. remaining after all deductions

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