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

When they’re not used for moving soldiers, they sit under camouflage netting along tree lines.

From BBC

In the 2022 midterms, polls underestimated Democratic support by around four points, with a predicted red wave in Congress pulled back by a Democratic undertow and netting only a 10 seats for the GOP.

From Salon

Defensively, they limited the Ducks to just 15 shots on goal with David Rittich netting 14 saves, to go along with 11 blocked shots and eight takeaways.

From Los Angeles Times

Gulls also get caught in netting, plastics and other human-made objects.

From Salon

Machado allegedly threw the ball with some zip, one-hopping it into the wall of netting protecting the dugout, near where Roberts was sitting.

From Los Angeles Times