Stockings vs. Fishnet — What's the Difference?

A close-fitting, usually knitted covering for the foot and leg, often made of sheer fabric as nylon or silk and rising high on the leg.

Netting used to catch fish.

A sock.

In the field of textiles, fishnet is hosiery with an open, diamond-shaped knit; it is most often used as a material for stockings, tights, gloves or bodystockings. Fishnet is available in a multitude of colors, although it is most often sported in traditional matte black.

An elasticized garment that exerts pressure on the leg to improve blood flow and is used in the treatment of various circulatory disorders or sometimes following surgery.

A mesh fabric resembling such netting.

A bag in the shape of a large sock that is often decorated and hung on a mantle for the deposit of Christmas presents.

Fishnets Stockings made from such mesh fabric.

A white marking on the lower leg of a dark-colored horse, extending from the hoof to at least the hock or knee.

(countable) A net used to catch fish.

Plural of stocking

(uncountable) A fabric with an open diamond-shaped structure; normally used for stockings etc

Stockings made of fishnet fabric.

A net that will enclose fish when it is pulled in