netting

American

[net-ing] / ˈnɛt ɪŋ /

noun

any of various kinds of net fabric.

fish netting; mosquito netting.

netting British

/ ˈnɛtɪŋ /

noun

any netted fabric or structure

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Etymology

Origin of netting

First recorded in 1560–70; net ¹ + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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The Israeli military said it is taking the drone threat seriously and has put up protective netting and accelerated training for soldiers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

It became stranded in Lübeck Bay after apparently becoming entangled in netting.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

The current bird netting has fallen into disrepair.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

He told AFP that in a single night this week, "we carried out five raids" in the coastal Galle and Matara districts, netting 192 Indian suspects and 29 Nepalis.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

New ant colonies in the forests at Molln are protected from woodpeckers by wire netting to reduce the toll.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

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