netting

[net-ing]

noun

1. any of various kinds of net fabric.

   fish netting; mosquito netting.

netting

/ ˈnɛtɪŋ /

noun

1. any netted fabric or structure

Word History and Origins

Origin of netting¹

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

Example Sentences

Western Australia has "eco-barriers" which fully section off smaller bits of coastline with a more tightly woven netting – offering better protection for swimmers, though not surfers, while also minimising the harm to marine life.

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She was once again vital to Barcelona, netting 12 times and assisting a further six goals in the league.

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He was far from the main man though with the club's record scorer Mbappe netting 44 in all competitions in the best of his seven seasons for PSG.

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The winger scored 18 goals – including netting in three different Clasicos - and made 21 assists in 55 games.

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He took his tally to 90 goals in 101 Premier League games during Sunday's victory over Manchester United, four days after netting an astonishing five goals in Norway's 11-1 hammering of Moldova.

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