mesh
mesh
Definition
mesh (mes̸h)
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
Etymology: 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
- to entangle or become entangled
- ☆ to engage or become engaged: said of gears or gear teeth
- to fit closely together; interlock
in mesh
in gear; interlocked
mesh
Synonyms
mesh
Synonyms
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Usage Examples
Converse of object
- galvanize: All loose boxes are built from complete sections and all standard boxes have sliding perspex windows and galvanized mesh.
- weld: Description | Customer Reviews Manufactured from 25mm square welded mesh on an 8mm rod frame.
- deform: Figure 3: Transverse tension -- deformed mesh ( red ) over original mesh ( green ).
Adjective modifier
- unstructured: Case uses an unstructured mesh ( under development ).
- tetrahedral: Central to the present approach is the geometric flexibility of an unstructured tetrahedral computational mesh [ 12 ] .
- prosthetic: Treatment is by operative repair, either a sutured repair or, more commonly, insertion of a prosthetic mesh.
- hexagonal: Hexagonal mesh can be attached to most types of gates to make them proof against lambs, dogs and so on.
- breathable: The pre-shaped shoulder straps are made from breathable wicking mesh for added comfort when carrying.
- triangular: Settings The resolution of the underlying triangular mesh can be controlled using the appropriate slider to the right of the view.
Modifies a noun
- grille: Ensure their protection by adding external barriers of laminated or toughened glass, polycarbonate sheeting or wire mesh grilles.
- pocket: There's a mesh pocket inside there, too, cos you like a stocking, don't u?
- vent: Each belly pan is supplied with all necessary fittings Powerbronze have begun to incorporate mesh vents into several of our newer belly pan designs.
- refinement: It flags up some of the special difficulties of viscoelastic flow computation, and properly emphasizes the importance of mesh refinement.
- cage: Rabbits crammed together, up to 12 in a wire mesh cage.
Noun used with modifier
- polypropylene: Bed - Black polypropylene mesh with white center mark.
- wire: The audience enters to find bleak wire mesh framing a space which is bare apart from two wooden pallets.
- no-see-um: The inner tents themselves are made from breathable polyester with no-see-um mesh doors.
- nylon: Print screen recycling - Screens are made in-house, from a fine nylon mesh on a metal frame.
- polyester: It is made from a polyester mesh which doesn't absorb water.
- mosquito: They are breathable, for comfort, and all have ventilation protected by mosquito mesh screens.
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