wire netting

American  

noun

1. netting made of interwoven wire, coarser than wire gauze.

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wire netting British  

noun

1. a net made of wire, often galvanized, that is used for fencing, as a light reinforcement, etc

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Etymology

Origin of wire netting

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

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wire netting

Cathryn said: "We are reinforcing his pen by building up the wire netting and creating an overhang."

From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2023

Above the bed, a small rectangular window with fine wire netting looked out onto the street.

From Salon ● Jan. 30, 2017

A few years ago, aging masonry fell from the façade, forcing the team to hang wire netting to protect the crowd in the stands below.

From The New Yorker ● Sep. 15, 2016

It was adorned with wire netting and sequins and was designed by Arnold Scaasi.

From New York Times ● Jul. 1, 2016

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