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mesh Definition

mesh (mes̸h)

noun

  1. 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
  2. the threads, cords, etc. forming these openings
  3. a net or network
  4. a netlike, woven material, as that used for stockings
  5. a structure of interlocking metal links
  6. anything that entangles, snares, or entraps
  7. 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

  1. to entangle or become entangled
  2. ☆ to engage or become engaged: said of gears or gear teeth
  3. to fit closely together; interlock

Related Forms:

  • meshy mesh′y adjective
mesh Idioms

in mesh

in gear; interlocked
mesh Synonyms

mesh

n.

snare, trap, screen; see net, web 1, 2.

mesh Synonyms

mesh

v.

coincide, suit, interlock, coordinate, be in gear; see also agree, fit 1.

mesh 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.