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Netting

noun

Netting is material made like a net.

7 letters 2 syllables

What does Netting mean?

Netting is material made like a net.

Dictionary definition

Material made from threads, cords, or wire with many open spaces like a net.

Example sentences

Netting in a sentence

easy

The garden netting protected the plants.

medium

Fine netting covered the window to keep insects outside.

hard

The science display used netting to show how open material can still form a barrier.

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Practice 1

What does netting mean?

Practice 2

Which word is closest in meaning to netting?

Practice 3

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Netting

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net · ing · strongest beat: net

Synonyms

Words like Netting

meshUse for material with many small openings.
netUse for a woven or tied material with open spaces.
Antonyms

Opposite words

solid sheetUse for material without open spaces.
blockUse for a thick solid piece.
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Word family

Netting word family

Base word

netting

noun

net

Material with open spaces.

adjective

netted

Covered or made with netting.

noun

nettings

Different kinds or pieces of netting.

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