mesh

The definition of mesh is screen or netting, or the holes that form these materials.

(noun)

Mesh is defined as to entangle, or to work closely together.

(verb)

See mesh in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

any of the open spaces of a net, screen, sieve, etc.: a 50-mesh screen is one with 50 such open spaces per linear inch
the threads, cords, etc. forming these openings
a net or network
a netlike, woven material, as that used for stockings
a structure of interlocking metal links
anything that entangles, snares, or entraps
the engagement of the teeth of gears

Origin: earlier meash, prob. < MDu maesche < ODu maske < IE base *mezg-, to knit, entwine > Lith mezgù, to knit together, OE max, a net

transitive verb, intransitive verb

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See mesh in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

a. Any of the open spaces in a net or network; an interstice.
b. The cords, threads, or wires surrounding these spaces. Often used in the plural.
An openwork fabric or structure; a net or network: a screen made of wire mesh.
Something that snares or entraps. Often used in the plural: “Arabia had become entangled in the meshes of . . . politics” (W. Montgomery Watt).
a. The engagement of gear teeth.
b. The state of being so engaged: gear teeth in mesh.

verb meshed, mesh·ing, mesh·es

verb, transitive

verb, intransitive

To become entangled.
To become engaged or interlocked: gears that are not meshing properly.
a. To fit together effectively; be coordinated.
b. To accord with another or each other; harmonize.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English mesch

Origin: , probably from Middle Dutch maesche

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