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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City's goalscoring burden has fallen mostly on the broad shoulders of star striker Erling Haaland this season, with the Norway international netting 39 goals in 34 games for club and country.

From BBC

The sturdy, bouncy netting used in the aerial park is the same used in the commercial fishing industry.

From Los Angeles Times

The race was interrupted after Austrian Magdalena Egger crashed into the safety netting.

From Barron's

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

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