netted

Thân thiện

The fisherman pulled a netted bag of clams from the water.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Having a net-like structure; covered with or formed of a network of meshes: Describes something that is made of netting or has a pattern resembling a net, with many small holes or open spaces.
   • Resembling a web; webbed: Describes something that has a complex, interconnected structure similar to a spider's web.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The fisherman repaired his netted bag. (The fisherman fixed his bag that was made of net material.)
  • A netted veil covered her face. (A veil with a fine mesh pattern covered her face.)
  • The leaves showed a netted pattern of veins. (The leaves had a web-like structure of veins.)

Advanced Usage

• In Botany: Used to describe leaf venation where the veins branch and reconnect, forming a network.
  • The plant is identified by its netted venation.
• In Design/Textiles: Describes fabric or patterns featuring an open, mesh-like design.
  • The dress featured a delicate, netted overlay.

Variants and Related Words

• Net (noun/verb): The material or structure itself; to catch with a net.
• Netting (noun): A material made of a network of threads or ropes.
• Webbed (adjective): Having skin or membrane connecting digits, like on a duck's foot; also, networked.
• Reticulated (adjective): Arranged or marked like a net or network. (A more formal synonym).

Synonyms

• Meshed
• Weblike
• Lacy (when referring to a delicate, open pattern)
• Latticed

Related Phrases/Idioms

• Netted out (Phrasal Verb from 'net'): This is a phrasal verb related to the verb 'to net,' meaning the final result after all deductions.
  • After expenses, we netted out a small profit.
• (Note: The adjective 'netted' itself is not commonly used in standard English idioms.)

Học thuật

Adjective

1. having open interstices or resembling a web

Từ đồng nghĩa

• lacy
• netlike
• webbed
• weblike
• webby