CEFR A2

netting

noun

Meaning

A material made of threads or cords woven into a mesh, used for catching fish, protecting plants, or as a decorative fabric.

Examples

The fisherman mended his netting before the next trip.
Fine netting was draped over the fruit trees to keep insects away.

Synonyms: mesh, webbing, lace, cordage

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netting (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈnɛtɪŋ/

Definition

A material made of threads or cords woven into a mesh, used for catching fish, protecting plants, or as a decorative fabric.

Examples

The fisherman mended his netting before the next trip.
Fine netting was draped over the fruit trees to keep insects away.
She bought some delicate lace netting for her wedding veil.

How to Use netting

netting over (prepositional phrase): To cover or protect something with netting. — "The farmer put netting over the young trees to protect them from deer."
netting for (prepositional phrase): Netting intended for a specific purpose. — "She bought netting for her garden to keep birds away from the berries."

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