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
• 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
• 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
• securing
• roping
• glomming
• clutching
• holding
• grasping
• arresting
• gloving
• lassoing
• detaining
• gripping
• apprehending
• clasping
• ensnaring
• entangling
• entrapping
• cornering
• kidnapping
• meshing
• rending
• latching (on or onto)
• enmeshing
• haltering
• baying
• fastening (on)
• abducting
• fisting
• wresting
• 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

The complaint alleges that the injuries sustained by Duluc were directly due to negligence regarding the height of the netting. — Madison Lambert, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2026

The Clearing House brings decades of netting and settlement machinery to the problem, which is a real advantage. — Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Verb

His arrival has opened up space for others, with Taylor Calheira netting three in that space and goals from Stephen Afrifa, Jacob Bartlett and Wyatt Meyer rounding out the total. — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026

Kobe poured his cash into the sports drink startup, ultimately netting an astronomical $444 million return when Coca-Cola acquired the brand and cementing the basketball icon as a legitimate venture capital heavyweight. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026