Definition of Netting
Netting
Net·ting
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A mesh of threads or wires used to catch or hold something.
e.g. The fishermen used netting to catch the fish in the river.
(verb)
making a mesh-like material by tying cords together, or using such a material to catch fish or insects;
e.g. I am in the process of netting these strings into a mesh. They tried netting a butterfly in the garden so they could examine it.
(verb)
covering a space or area with an open mesh/net, or acquiring something by or as if by such a method;
e.g. He will be netting the top of his vegetable garden to stop the birds from eating his harvest. The officials have hopes of netting the stolen money by checking all of the passengers' luggage.
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