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Pronunciation / Transliteration: wǎng
"渔民在出海前修理了他的网。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Material made of interwoven threads or cords, used for catching fish or other animals.
"The fisherman repaired his netting before heading out to sea." - 2
The act of making or using nets.
"Netting is essential for ensuring a good catch during fishing season."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'netting' originates from the Old English word 'net', which comes from the Proto-Germanic '*naut', meaning 'to catch'. Over time, it evolved to refer specifically to the material used for making nets, reflecting its practical applications in fishing and hunting.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Netting" is said worldwide
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filet
Transliteration: fee-lay
"Le pêcheur a réparé son filet avant de sortir en mer."
Netz
Transliteration: nets
"Der Fischer reparierte sein Netz, bevor er hinausfuhr."
rete
Transliteration: reh-teh
"Il pescatore ha riparato la sua rete prima di uscire in mare."
red
Transliteration: red
"El pescador reparó su red antes de salir al mar."
rede
Transliteration: heh-deh
"O pescador consertou sua rede antes de sair para o mar."
जाल
Transliteration: jaal
"मछुआरे ने समुद्र में जाने से पहले अपना जाल ठीक किया।"
网
Transliteration: wǎng
"渔民在出海前修理了他的网。"
그물
Transliteration: geumul
"어부는 바다에 나가기 전에 그물을 수리했습니다."
ネット
Transliteration: netto
"漁師は海に出る前にネットを修理しました。"
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