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mosquito netting

American  

noun

  1. netting used in the making of mosquito nets.


Etymology

Origin of mosquito netting

First recorded in 1735–45

Example Sentences

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The canopies were draped with mosquito netting that would be neatly tucked around our mattresses when we returned from dinner.

From New York Times

The health ministry has urged people to step up anti-mosquito measures, including mosquito netting on doorways and windows, use of insect repellent and removal of any water containers that may act as breeding grounds.

From BBC

Rani and her children do use mosquito netting, but they rarely spend the whole night behind its protective shield.

From Salon

The insects were eating everything in their path, including Cherrie’s rain poncho, mosquito netting, and duffel bag.

From Literature

But the mosquito netting that lashed them together was starting to fray.

From Seattle Times