mesh

²mesh

verb

Definition of MESH

transitive verb

1

a : enmesh, entangle b : to catch in the openings of a net

2

: to cause to resemble network

3

a : to cause (as gears) to engage b : to coordinate closely : interlock

intransitive verb

1

: to become entangled in or as if in meshes

2

: to be in or come into mesh —used especially of gears

3

: to fit or work together properly

Examples of MESH

1. They meshed traditions from several cultures into one wedding ceremony.
2. The book tries to mesh philosophy and humor.
3. The two plans mesh well.
4. The gears weren't meshing properly.

First Known Use of MESH

1532

Related to MESH

Synonyms: catch up, enmesh (also immesh), ensnare, ensnarl, entoil, entrap, entangle, net, snare, tangle, trap

Antonyms: disentangle, untangle

Related Words: bag, birdlime, capture, collar; embroil, implicate, involve, mire

Near Antonyms: detach, disengage, extricate; clear, free, liberate

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