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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Whistleblowers can receive millions of dollars for their work on an SEC case, netting between 10% and 30% of the fines collected.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Let’s say, for the sake of argument, you end up netting $45,000 of that pay increase.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

In 2021, after netting 19 goals in 46 Rangers appearances, he was voted PFA Scotland's players' player of the year.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

In 1987, the lawsuits were settled with Feese receiving $57,500 and Forget, who asked for $1 million, netting $42,500.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

In the huts there were the usual bunks, one above the other in pairs, with mattresses or wire netting.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque

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