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netting

/ˈnɛtɪŋ/ /ˈnɛɾɪŋ/

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noun

Something that acts as, or looks like, a net.

Examples :

"The farmer used netting to protect his tomato plants from hungry birds. "

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noun

Examples :

"The dog's accident left a noticeable stain of netting on the patio floor. "

physiology body medicine

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verb

To catch by means of a net.

Examples :

"The fisherman is hoping for good weather tomorrow so he can go out and start netting fish. "

action sport nautical fish agriculture

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verb

To catch in a trap, or by stratagem.

Examples :

"The mischievous children were netting birds with their homemade traps. "

action sport game

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verb

To enclose or cover with a net.

Examples :

"to net a tree"

environment agriculture nature technology

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verb

To score (a goal).

Examples :

"Evans netted the winner in the 80th minute."

sport game achievement

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verb

To hit the ball into the net.

Examples :

"During the tennis match, my opponent netted the ball on their serve. "

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verb

To form network or netting; to knit.

Examples :

"The fisherman was netting the small fish in the shallows. "

material action

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verb

To receive as profit.

Examples :

"The company nets $30 on every sale."

business finance economy

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verb

To yield as profit for.

Examples :

"The scam netted the criminals $30,000."

business economy finance

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verb

To fully hedge a position.

Examples :

"Every party is netting their position with a counter-party"

business finance