noun
Uncommon
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.”
noun
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishMesh fabric or material used for covering, protecting, or catching things.
Common pairings
mosquito netting
wire netting
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Word forms
- Plural
- nettings
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Etymology
From net + the noun-forming suffix -ing.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for netting
petting
setting
wetting
getting
letting
betting
vetting
abetting
fretting
upsetting
resetting
forgetting
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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.
