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netted


Meanings
  • Verb

    The act of catching fish or other aquatic animals using a net.

    - "Anglers often net their catch before bringing it ashore."
    - "The fisherman netted a large tuna."
  • Verb

    To enclose or cover with a net.

    - "The birds were netted to protect them from predators."
    - "The garden was netted to keep insects out."
  • Noun

    A structure or device consisting of a series of interconnected loops or meshes, used to enclose or catch.

    - "The fisherman mended his net before setting out to sea."
    - "The spider spun a perfect web, a true work of art."

Synonyms

catch , catch , ensnare , entrap , snare , trap
Rhymes
Words rhyming with netted
netted , wetted , regretted , forgetted , metted , jetted
Variants
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net , nets , netted , netter , netters , netting , nett , netts
Forms
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netted (past tense and past participle of net), netting (noun)


Etymology
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Old English nette, from nettan, to enclose, from nett, a net.


Trivia
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  1. The largest fishing net ever recorded was over 2 miles long and was used in the Netherlands in the 13th century.

  2. In ancient Egypt, nets were made from papyrus reeds and were used for both fishing and hunting.

  3. The word 'net' comes from the Old English word 'nette', which means 'enclosure' or 'covering'.

  4. The largest spider web ever recorded was over 1,000 square feet in size and was found in Idaho, USA.


Related Concepts
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  1. Fishing: Netting is a common method used in fishing to catch fish and other aquatic animals. Nets come in various sizes and designs, each suited to different types of fish and fishing conditions.

  2. Aquaculture: Netting is an essential tool in aquaculture, used to grow and harvest fish and other aquatic organisms. Netting can be used to create fish ponds, protect fish from predators, and facilitate the transfer of fish from one body of water to another.

  3. Textiles: Netting is also used in textiles to create fabrics with intricate patterns and textures. Netting can be done by hand or machine, and the resulting fabrics can be used for clothing, home decor, and other applications.


Culture
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Netting has been used for various purposes throughout history, from fishing and hunting to protecting crops and even creating art. In literature, the image of a net can symbolize entrapment or security. In art, netting is often used as a textural element in painting and sculpture.

How to Memorize "netted"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a fisherman casting his net into the water, feeling the weight of it as it sinks and then the thrill of the catch as it pulls back.
    - Visualize the intricate patterns and textures of a netting fabric.
    - Think of a spider spinning its web, creating a perfect, delicate net to catch its prey.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word netted with the image of a fisherman catching a fish.
    - Link the word netted with the idea of protection or enclosure.
    - Think of the word netted as a synonym for the word 'enclosed'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym N-E-T-T-E-D to remember the definition: Netting Encloses Tiny Tiny Entities Drawn Every Day.
    - Create a visual image of a net to help remember the word and its meaning.


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