mesh

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noun

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
2
a
: the fabric of a net
b
: a woven, knit, or knotted material of open texture with evenly spaced holes
c
: an arrangement of interlocking metal links used especially for jewelry
3
a
: a weblike pattern or construction
b
: web, snare
usually used in plural
4
: working contact (as of the teeth of gears)
in mesh
meshed adjective

mesh

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verb

meshed; meshing; meshes

transitive verb

1
b
: to catch in the openings of a net
2
: to cause to resemble network
3
a
: to cause (parts, such 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 in a Sentence

Noun 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 Verb 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.
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Noun
The future likely isn't about choosing the right service mesh but about building a meta-layer that can orchestrate multiple, potentially heterogeneous meshes. Ramasankar Molleti, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 Created using high-quality Italian mesh, Napa leather, and suede with a single strap for a more custom fit and added support, the Tepper retails for $595. Catherine Santino, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Verb
So much your body is meshed in flex and yet yields tougher than softness suggests. Diane Mehta, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024 The rotation just doesn’t seem to all mesh at the same time. Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for mesh 

Word History

Etymology

Noun

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

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1532, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of mesh was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Mesh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mesh. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

mesh

1 of 2 noun
1
: one of the spaces formed by the threads of a net or the wires of a sieve or screen
2
a
: a loosely woven fabric with evenly spaced holes
3
: an arrangement of elements that are linked together : network
4
: the coming or fitting together of the teeth of two gears
meshed adjective

mesh

2 of 2 verb
1
: to catch in or as if in a mesh : entangle
2
: to fit together : interlock
mesh gears

Medical Definition

mesh

noun
: a flexible netting of fine wire used in surgery especially in the repair of large hernias and other body defects

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