netting

/nɛdɪŋ/
/ˈnɛtɪŋ/
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Other forms: nettings

Definitions of netting
  1. noun
    a net of transparent fabric with a loose open weave
    synonyms: gauze, veiling
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    types:
    cheesecloth
    a coarse loosely woven cotton gauze; originally used to wrap cheeses
    gossamer
    a gauze fabric with an extremely fine texture
    type of:
    mesh, meshing, meshwork, net, network
    an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals
  2. noun
    creating nets
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    type of:
    weaving
    creating fabric
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