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Meaning of 'mesh' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Mesh [ n.]
- The opening or space inclosed by the threads of a net between knot and knot, or the threads inclosing such a space; network; a net.
- The engagement of the teeth of wheels, or of a wheel and rack.
2 . Mesh [ v. i.]
- To engage with each other, as the teeth of wheels.
3 . Mesh [ v. t.]
- To catch in a mesh.

Meaning of 'mesh' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . mesh [ n]
Meaning (1):
- the number of openings per linear inch of a screen; measures size of particles
Example in sentence:
  • 100 mesh powdered cellulose;
  • a 100 mesh screen
Meaning (2):
- the act of interlocking or meshing
Example in sentence:
  • an interlocking of arms by the police held the crowd in check
Meaning (3):
- contact by fitting together
Example in sentence:
  • the engagement of the clutch;
  • the meshing of gears
4 . mesh [ v]
Meaning (4):
- keep engaged
Example in sentence:
  • engaged the gears

Nearby Words:

mes- mesa mesaconate mesaconic mesad mesal mesalliance mesally mesam/boid mesaraic

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