(·p.pr. & ·adj) stinging; irritating.
2. nettling ·p.pr. & ·vb.n. of nettle.
3. nettling ·noun the process of tying together the ends of yarns in pairs, to prevent tangling.
4. nettling ·noun a process (resembling splicing) by which two ropes are jointed end so as to form one rope.