noun
definition
Something that acts as, or looks like, a net.
Examples of netting in a Sentence
Small netting mesh cloches can be used to keep pests and pets off seeds etc., too.
Much has been done in keeping out the insects by fine wire netting placed on the windows and the doors of houses, especially in the railwaymens cottages.
The various varieties of rolled plate-glass are now produced for some purposes with a reinforcement of wire netting which is embedded in the mass of the glass.
Bituminous coal, natural gas and oil abound in the vicinity; the river provides excellent water-power; the borough is a manufacturing centre of considerable importance, its products including iron and steel bridges, boilers, steam drills, carriages, saws, files, axes, shovels, wire netting, stoves, glass-ware, scales, chemicals, pottery, cork, decorative tile, bricks and typewriters.
In these districts and others the number has become much reduced, owing doubtless in part to the fatal practice of catching the birds just before or during the breeding-season; but perhaps the strongest cause of their growing scarcity is the constant breaking-up of waste lands, and the extirpation of weeds (particularly of the order Compositae) essential to the improved system of agriculture; for in many parts of Scotland, East Lothian for instance, where goldfinches were once as plentiful as sparrows, they are now only rare stragglers, and yet there they have not been thinned by netting.
Long netting needles were probably brought in by the dynastic people as they figure in the hieroglyphs.
These bands, which may serve to strengthen the central cylinder, have been compared with the netting surrounding the delicate wall of an inflated balloon.
Some shipbuilding is carried on, and there are manufacturers of cordage, netting and sailcloth.
The term is also used of structures resembling these articles, especially of the framework of booms, spars and netting forming a protection for a warship against torpedo attack.
For the same reason, the Gripple can be used to tension a length of plain wire, but not barbed wire or netting.
This net uses the highest quality terylene bobbinet netting and the classical ' bell ' design renowned for its simplicity and ease of use.
Every thing was at the front, not many lights, lots of speakers covered in army camo ' netting.
There were also much improved performances from the Swedish contingent, with Seb Alden netting 7+1 points and Jonas Davidsson 6+1.
Even valiant play from Susan Belfourd could not stop star player Sophie Alexander netting the late equalizer.
Malmesbury Victoria overpowered Easington Sports winning 6-1 with Alan Webb netting a hat trick.
This netting is temporarily pegged onto the straining wires and can be removed easily when the weather turns inclement.
Beside working with the bobbins, there is needle lace, knitted lace, netting, crochet and tatting.
They won 4-2, with ace marksman Billy McLeod netting a hat-trick, taking him up to 9 goals.
Straight away we could see the deep wound around the seals neck caused by the heavy monofilament netting.
And you need proper protection for hens - electric netting + energiser + marine battery - minimum £ 200 - unless you want heartbreak.
Chipping Norton Town suffered a 3-1 reverse from promoted Hounslow Boro with Ryan OâToole netting twice.
They also have some areas covered in black netting to provide shading.
The breathable inner tent is fitted with an integral groundsheet and the zip up double doors are fitted with mosi netting as standard.
If the roof vents are required place some netting over them to prevent leaves blowing in.
The installation of temporary windbreak netting is necessary to get the plantings off to a good start.
The noise which accompanied the flap of the netting behind him must still be reverberating round Ray Clemence 's head today.
Long straw is always covered with wire netting to protect the thatch from bird and vermin damage.
In the days of ancient Rome, such victorious armies would drag their prisoners, wrapped in netting, behind their chariots.
Infant carrier netting provides the perfect protection for your baby from pesky bugs and mosquitoes.
The netting envelopes the whole car seat, but allows cool breezes in to keep baby from getting too hot.
In most cases, you have to buy a special crib with the canopy attached, but you can achieve a similar look by using netting which hangs suspended from a ring at the ceiling instead.
These might include sailor's hats, boat steering wheels, large sections of white rope, netting, fishing baits, anchors, paddles, etc. Remember, these can be the real deal or smaller reproductions.
For most cats, stretching netting over the baby's bed is enough of a deterrent.
Most tables have drop pockets made of some type of netting to catch the sunk balls.
Of course, the netting is of little concern, but it is the equipment you hold in your hand (and on your body) that you should be paying serious attention to.
Chances are it'll work like a charm, but if it doesn't you can try temporarily placing some nylon netting over your furniture.
Old pieces of wood and wire netting are ideal for making a homemade compost bin.
Other enjoyable accessory ideas include anchors, life preservers, marine netting, and fishing poles.
Netting with white lights gives the room a soft romantic glow.
Drape bushes with light netting, or place luminaries along the sidewalk leading up to the entrance.
Birdseed throws may be filled into miniature cups and tied with netting to resemble wedding bells.
Sidewalls (to enclose the tent) are usually not an option for frame tents, but you may be able to hang netting to keep mosquitos out.
Taffeta, organza, dotted Swiss and heavy silks with frilly underskirts featuring netting were the prized possession of any girl whose family could afford it.
For really dressy occasions, choose a silver taffeta dress with a crinoline netting that creates a full-skirt, or forgo the traditional crimson color and choose a rich velvet maroon dress with capped sleeves.
Bird netting, available at garden centers, keeps birds away without harming them.
You can build them yourself or buy kits to create a pyramid bed, complete with netting to keep birds away and a sprinkler system for the top.
Inexpensive bird netting should be placed over the plants to protect them from birds.
Use bird netting, an open mesh cloth, draped over the vines to keep birds away.
Slate borders made up of different colors and sizes of slate mounted on netting are an inexpensive way to bring some slate to your kitchen design.
Baseball Hat with Adjustable Velcro Back has beige and blue GG print with tattoo print, red netting, and red leather trim.