Netted

Netted is the past tense and past participle of the verb net, and it also functions as an adjective in reference to mesh-like materials or patterns. The verb sense covers catching or trapping with a net, as in fishing, and securing a result after expenses, as in earnings. For example, one might say a crew netted a large haul of fish, or the project netted a substantial profit.

As an adjective, netted describes items made with netting or featuring a mesh lattice. Netting is a fabric or material formed by interlacing string, cord, or thread to create a see‑through or decorative pattern. Thus, netted curtains, netted fabric, and other netted designs are commonly referenced in textiles and fashion.

Etymology and usage notes: The form derives from the noun net, with the verb sense documented in Middle English and rooted in Old English and related Germanic terms for a mesh or network. In financial writing, netted indicates the amount remaining after deductions, such as taxes or costs. In reporting on fishing or trapping, netted describes the act or result of capturing with a net.

See also: net, netting, netting fabric.