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

Yet you're only netting $800 more in deductions, not the full $2,000 in car loan interest, based on the difference between itemized vs. standard deductions.

From Salon

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

Villa have scored five goals in the Champions League this season with Duran, signed in an £18m deal from Chicago Fire in January 2023, netting two of them.

From BBC

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