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noun \ˈmesh\

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

play \ˈmesht\ adjective

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

Middle English, probably from Middle Dutch maesche; akin to Old High German masca mesh, Lithuanian mazgos knot

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First Known Use: 14th century

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verb

transitive verb
1a : enmesh, entangleb : to catch in the openings of a net
2 : to cause to resemble network
3a : to cause (parts, such as gears) to engageb : 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

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noun

: a material made from threads or wires with evenly spaced holes that allow air or water to pass through

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noun \ˈmesh\

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)