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
Recent Examples of mesh from the Web
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The issue that attracted much attention was the above-ground parking levels that would be masked by metal mesh screen and art walls.
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Strain through a fine mesh strainer and chill until ready to serve.
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Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl with almonds, pressing on solids to extract as much liquid as possible; discard solids.
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Uninvite pests Run an electric fan and cover food with mesh domes to keep bugs away.
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New materials, like mesh, though, are proving to be a bigger hit, coming in #4 in 2017 for the platform.
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A banner ad promoting the company’s new Linksys mesh router had appeared on the site, even though Breitbart wasn’t among the roughly 200 sites Belkin had preapproved for its ads.
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The swelling remained so extensive that the surgeon was unable to reattach the skin and was forced to sew mesh to (his) head in order to cover the swollen area.
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The animal that Briggler drops into a blue mesh bag was born in captivity and has thrived in the wild against all odds, thanks to a series of conservation experiments by the Saint Louis Zoo.
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Origin and Etymology of mesh
Middle English, probably from Middle Dutch maesche; akin to Old High German masca mesh, Lithuanian mazgos knot
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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.
Recent Examples of mesh from the Web
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Louisville used information from rescue inhalers linked to smartphones and meshed it with a vast store of data on outdoor conditions to identify the city's riskiest neighborhoods for people with asthma.
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Mayor Greg Fischer Air Louisville also meshed the rescue inhaler with weather, air pollution, and land-use data to map the city based on risk of having asthma attacks.
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That style didn’t always mesh in situations outside of Dorsey’s undeniable strengths, picking and evaluating players.
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Then there are renderings of the Leaf and another car, which reveal that the Leaf will have adaptive cruise control meshed with a steering-assist function for semi-autonomous driving capability.
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This would be the second time MLS tried to mesh its league with the popularity of soccer in Miami’s immigrant-heavy population.
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Her nasally tone and witty bars meshed well with a three-piece live band.
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Lincoln-Way East coach Kris Fiore, who guided the Griffins to the state title in 2014, said his team started meshing together near midseason.
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The administrator's own agenda - to reverse federal policies that curb domestic fossil fuel exploration - meshes neatly with some of Trump's central campaign pledges.
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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
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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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