netted

/ˈnɛtɪd/
verb
  1. Past tense of net: caught or captured something in a net.
    • The fisherman netted a large salmon from the river.
    • The scientists netted several birds to attach tracking tags.
    • She netted three butterflies during the nature walk.
  2. Past tense of net: earned or obtained a certain amount of money after all deductions.
    • The fundraiser netted enough money to build a new playground.
    • He netted $500 from selling his old comic book collection.
    • After taxes and expenses, the company netted over a million dollars in profit.
  3. Past tense of net: hit or kicked a ball into the net, scoring a goal or point.
    • She netted a perfect serve that the opponent couldn't return.
    • The striker netted the winning goal in the final minute of the match.
    • He netted three baskets in a row during the basketball game.
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adjective
  1. Made of or resembling a net; having a pattern of open mesh or crossed lines.
    • The netted fabric allowed the bag to breathe and keep produce fresh.
    • The butterfly's wings had a delicate netted pattern of veins.
    • She wore a netted veil over her face at the wedding.
  2. Caught or captured in a net.
    • The netted shrimp were sorted by size on the deck of the boat.
    • The netted fish were carefully released back into the water.
    • The netted butterflies were studied and then set free.
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