netted
/ˈnɛtɪd/
verb
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.