butterfly net

American  

noun

1. a conical net of fine mesh held open by a round rim to which a long handle is attached, used for collecting butterflies and other insects.

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Etymology

Origin of butterfly net

First recorded in 1820–30

Example Sentences

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butterfly net

As Hofsø looks on, the stooge throws a butterfly net over the unsuspecting Støre.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2024

There’s a jar of random keys, an aquarium full of matchbooks and a rather lovely lamp trapped in a butterfly net.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 7, 2022

First there is the practical issue: Can you catch a drone with a butterfly net?

From Washington Post ● Oct. 8, 2021

It still might have been reachable, for the fullback with those butterfly net hands.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2017

The front door opened, and Granddaddy came out onto the porch, an ancient leather satchel strapped over his shoulder, a butterfly net in one hand, and a malacca walking stick in the other.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly