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netting

NEH-tihng

Netting (noun) means Material made of woven mesh, or anything resembling a net. Example: “They covered the garden with fine netting to keep birds off the berries.”

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Material made of woven mesh, or anything resembling a net.
"They covered the garden with fine netting to keep birds off the berries."

How to use netting

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMesh fabric or material used for covering, protecting, or catching things.

Common pairings
mosquito netting wire netting

Word forms

nettings plural

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They covered the garden with fine _____ to keep birds off the berries.

Etymology

From net + the noun-forming suffix -ing.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “netting” mean?

The word “netting” means material made of woven mesh, or anything resembling a net. In plain terms, mesh fabric or material used for covering, protecting, or catching things.

How do you pronounce “netting”?

“Netting” is pronounced NEH-tihng (/ˈnɛtɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “netting” in a sentence?

Here is “netting” used in a sentence: “They covered the garden with fine netting to keep birds off the berries.”

What part of speech is “netting”?

“Netting” is a noun.

Is “netting” a common word?

“Netting” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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