netting

[net-ing]

noun

1. any of various kinds of net fabric.

   fish netting; mosquito netting.

netting

/ ˈnɛtɪŋ /

noun

1. any netted fabric or structure

Word History and Origins

Origin of netting¹

First recorded in 1560–70; net ¹ + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

He took his tally to 90 goals in 101 Premier League games during Sunday's victory over Manchester United, four days after netting an astonishing five goals in Norway's 11-1 hammering of Moldova.

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Midfielder McTominay trod the same path last summer by escaping the chaos of United in moving to Naples and the 28-year-old instantly became a cult hero, netting 12 goals to inspire their title success.

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But on Sunday, Haaland scored his 50th goal in as many home league games - with only Shearer requiring fewer, netting the same number in only 47 matches.

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Forward Mikel Merino is yet to get off the mark for the Gunners this season but scored in Spain's World Cup qualifier against Bulgaria before netting a hat-trick in a 6-0 win over Turkey.

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After he struck the crossbar in first-half injury time, the 21-year-old then scored his first international goal weeks after netting the winning penalty in Crystal Palace's shootout win over Liverpool in the Community Shield.

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