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netting

|net/ting|

B2

/ˈnɛtɪŋ/

(net)

mesh or remaining

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNoun
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'netting' originates from the Old English word 'net', which meant 'a device for catching fish'.

Historical Evolution

'net' changed from the Old English word 'net' and eventually became the modern English word 'netting'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a device for catching fish', but over time it evolved to include any woven material used for various purposes.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

material made of threads or wires woven in a grid-like pattern, used for catching fish or as a protective covering.

The fisherman repaired the netting before heading out to sea.

Synonyms

Verb 1

present participle of 'net', meaning to catch or enclose with a net.

They are netting fish in the river.

Synonyms

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