Definition of mesh
1 : one of the openings between the threads or cords of a net; also : one of the similar spaces in a network —often used to designate screen size as the number of openings per linear inch
2a : the fabric of a netb : a woven, knit, or knotted material of open texture with evenly spaced holesc : an arrangement of interlocking metal links used especially for jewelry
3a : a weblike pattern or constructionb : web, snare —usually used in plural
4 : working contact (as of the teeth of gears) in mesh
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Examples of mesh in a Sentence
We covered the blueberry bushes in nylon mesh to keep the birds from the fruit.
a routine request that got hung up in the meshes of the state bureaucracy
Origin and Etymology of mesh
Middle English, probably from Middle Dutch maesche; akin to Old High German masca mesh, Lithuanian mazgos knot
First Known Use: 14th century
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Definition of mesh
Examples of mesh in a Sentence
They meshed traditions from several cultures into one wedding ceremony.
The book tries to mesh philosophy and humor.
The two plans mesh well.
The gears weren't meshing properly.
1532
First Known Use of mesh
1532
MESH Defined for English Language Learners
mesh
playDefinition of mesh for English Language Learners
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: a material made from threads or wires with evenly spaced holes that allow air or water to pass through
mesh
Definition of mesh for English Language Learners
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: to cause (things) to fit together or work together successfully
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: to fit or work together successfully
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of the parts of a machine : to fit together and move together properly
MESH Defined for Kids
Definition of mesh for Students
1 : a material of open texture with evenly spaced holes wire mesh
2 : one of the spaces formed by the threads of a net or the wires of a sieve or screen
3 : the coming or fitting together (as of the teeth of two sets of gears)
Definition of mesh for Students
meshed
;meshing
: to fit or join together The gear teeth must mesh.
Medical Dictionary
mesh
playMedical Definition of mesh
: a flexible netting of fine wire used in surgery especially in the repair of large hernias and other body defects
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