mosquito-netting
Definition
- Noun:
- A fine mesh fabric: "mosquito-netting" refers to a lightweight, finely woven material (often made of cotton, nylon, or polyester) used to protect against mosquitoes and other biting insects. It is typically hung over beds, windows, or doors to create a barrier.
Usage Examples
- (A protective mesh fabric used to block insects.)
- (A fine netting used as a screen.)
Advanced Usage
- "to be under mosquito-netting": to be protected by or situated beneath a mosquito net.
- The children slept soundly under mosquito-netting in the tropical climate. (They were shielded from insects by the netting.)
Variants and Related Words
Mosquito net (n): a specific object made from mosquito-netting, typically a canopy or curtain.
- We bought a mosquito net for our camping trip. (A net designed to hang over a sleeping area.)
Netting (n): the general material or fabric used for nets.
- The netting was torn, so we had to repair it. (The mesh fabric itself.)
Synonyms
- Insect screen: a fine mesh used to keep insects out.
- Bug net: a colloquial term for a net designed to block insects.
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