NETTLER
Net"tler, n.
Defn: One who nettles. [R.] Milton.
NETTLES Net"tles, n. pl. Etym: [See Knittle.] (Naut.) (a) The halves of yarns in the unlaid end of a rope twisted for pointing or grafting. (b) Small lines used to sling hammocks under the deck beams. (c) Reef points.
NETTLING Net"tling, n. (Rope Making) (a) A process (resembling splicing) by which two ropes are jointed end so as to form one rope. (b) The process of tying together the ends of yarns in pairs, to prevent tangling.
NETTLING
Net"tling, p. pr. & a.
Defn: Stinging; irritating. Nettling cell (Zoöl.), a lasso cell. See under Lasso.
NETTY
Net"ty, a.
Defn: Like a net, or network; netted. [R.]
NET-VEINED
Net"-veined`, a.
Defn: Having veins, or nerves, reticulated or netted; as, a net- veined wing or leaf.