CEFR B1

wire netting

noun phrase

Meaning

A flexible mesh material made of interwoven metal wires, typically galvanized to resist rust, used to enclose areas, protect plants, or reinforce structures. It is commonly sold in rolls and cut to size for fencing, animal enclosures, and construction projects.

Examples

We used wire netting to build a safe run for the rabbits.
The garden is protected by a low fence of wire netting.

Synonyms: wire mesh, chicken wire, hardware cloth, wire fencing, mesh

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wire netting (B1)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: /ˈwaɪər ˌnetɪŋ/

Definition

Examples

We used wire netting to build a safe run for the rabbits.
The garden is protected by a low fence of wire netting.
He repaired the hole in the wire netting before the chickens escaped.

How to Use wire netting

wire netting around [something] (prepositional phrase): used to enclose or protect — "They put wire netting around the vegetable patch."
a roll of wire netting (collocation): the form in which it is sold — "I bought a roll of wire netting to repair the fence."
cut wire netting (collocation): to shape it with tools — "You can cut wire netting with heavy scissors."

Synonyms of wire netting

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