Synonyms of netting

netting 1 of 3

noun

ˈne-tiŋ 

as in net

a fabric made of strands loosely twisted, knotted, or woven together at regular intervals

wore a veil of netting

Synonyms & Similar Words

• net
• mesh
• webbing
• lace
• screening
• web
• network
• tulle
• screen
• grille
• grill
• lattice
• fishnet
• wirework
• bobbinet
• filigree
• marquisette
• Brussels lace

netting

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verb (1)

present participle of net

1

as in trapping

to catch or hold as if in a net

the kite was stubbornly netted in the branches of the willow tree

Synonyms & Similar Words

• trapping
• tangling
• snaring
• ensnaring
• entrapping
• meshing
• enmeshing
• entangling
• involving
• immeshing
• capturing
• ensnarling
• entoiling
• catching up
• implicating
• collaring
• bagging
• embroiling
• birdliming
• miring

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• detaching
• disentangling
• untangling
• clearing
• freeing
• disengaging
• extricating
• liberating

2

as in grabbing

to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly

a police sting that netted drug dealers from all parts of the city

Synonyms & Similar Words

• grabbing
• catching
• snatching
• trapping
• capturing
• seizing
• landing
• getting
• snaring
• snagging
• bagging
• hooking
• nabbing
• nailing
• grappling
• corralling
• rapping
• collaring
• snapping (up)
• taking hold (of)
• copping
• nobbling
• glomming
• roping
• securing
• clutching
• holding
• grasping
• gloving
• arresting
• lassoing
• detaining
• gripping
• apprehending
• clasping
• ensnaring
• entangling
• entrapping
• kidnapping
• cornering
• meshing
• haltering
• kidnaping
• enmeshing
• rending
• latching (on or onto)
• baying
• abducting
• fastening (on)
• fisting
• wresting
• immeshing
• spiriting (away or off)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• missing
• releasing
• freeing
• discharging
• liberating
• dropping
• loosening
• unhanding

netting

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verb (2)

present participle of net

as in earning

to receive after charges and deductions have been made

the entrepreneur netted millions on that deal

Synonyms & Similar Words

• earning
• making
• gaining
• getting
• clearing
• realizing
• garnering
• cleaning up
• raking (in)
• cashing in (on)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• grossing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of netting

Noun

Concerned that a foul ball could hit the netting and disturb the bees, managers hired an exterminator to take the bees away. —Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 10 July 2024

But the wall text revealed the netting was electrified, and close looking reveals that the picture is a photograph of Staff themselves. —Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 19 Dec. 2024

Rather than make a clean getaway, Gabby ended up getting trapped in the netting and was left dangling by the side of the crib, completely fine but not happy. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024

Soldiers send photos of their surroundings, and the volunteers select fabric colors to match the environment when creating the camouflage netting. —Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2024