A material made of threads, cords, or wires that are woven or knotted together in a grid-like pattern, often used for catching fish or as a protective covering. noun
The fishermen repaired the netting before heading out to sea.
Gardeners use netting to protect their crops from birds.
The act of creating or using nets, especially for catching fish or other animals. noun
Netting is a common practice in the fishing industry.
The villagers engaged in netting to catch fish from the river.
The process of calculating the net amount, especially in financial contexts, by offsetting debits and credits. noun
The company improved its cash flow by netting its receivables and payables.
Netting transactions can reduce the number of payments needed between parties.
To catch something using a net. verb
He is netting fish from the pond.
The researchers are netting butterflies for their study.