Of the nettle plant and similar physical causes, to sting, causing a rash in someone.
The children were badly nettled after playing in the field.
To pique, irritate, vex or provoke.
(ropemaking) A process, resembling splicing, by which two ropes are joined so as to form one rope.
The process of tying together the ends of yarns in pairs, to prevent tangling.
The process of stinging somebody with nettles.