netting

noun
UK: /ˈnetɪŋ/
US: /ˈnetɪŋ/

  1. Material made of net; a network of threads, cords, or ropes.

    1. The netting keeps the balls from going into the neighbor's yard.
    2. Fine netting protected the delicate seedlings from hungry birds and insects looking for a meal.

Synonyms

mesh webbing network
netting verb

  1. Covering or protecting something with a net.

    1. She is netting the plants to protect them from bugs.
    2. After netting the valuable antiques, the museum staff prepared them for transport.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "netting" is /ˈnetɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈnetɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "netting": mesh, webbing, network.

Example usage of "netting": "The netting keeps the balls from going into the neighbor's yard.". More examples on the page.