Synonyms

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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Osimhen had started the game without wearing his trademark mask but restored the face covering before netting Nigeria's second goal on 25 minutes after a Lookman cross from the left was helped on by Adams.

From Barron's

Hearts have scored in 16 of their 18 Premiership games - more often than any other team in the division - with Lawrence Shankland top scorer with nine after netting the second against Rangers.

From BBC

The actress had originally paid $2.3 million for the dwelling five years earlier, netting her quite the pretty profit on the sale.

From MarketWatch

But the 25-year-old is approaching close to what he is capable of, netting his 10th goal of the season in City's hard-fought win at Crystal Palace on Sunday.

From BBC

Only in 2023-24 has he ever scored more in one season, netting seven times.

From BBC

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