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 Definitions for mesh: The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
: Mesh \Mesh\ (m[e^]sh), n. [AS. masc, max, m[ae]scre; akin to D.
maas, masche, OHG. masca, Icel. m["o]skvi; cf. Lith. mazgas a
knot, megsti to weave nets, to knot.]
1. 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.
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A golden mesh to entrap the hearts of men. --Shak.
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2. (Gearing) The engagement of the teeth of wheels, or of a
wheel and rack.
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Mesh stick, a stick on which the mesh is formed in netting.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
: Mesh \Mesh\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Meshed; p. pr. & vb. n.
Meshing.]
To catch in a mesh. --Surrey.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
: Mesh \Mesh\, v. i. (Gearing)
To engage with each other, as the teeth of wheels.
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WordNet (r) 2.0
: mesh
n 1: the number of opening per inch of a screen; measures size of
particles; "a 100 mesh screen"; "100 mesh powdered
cellulose"
2: contact by fitting together; "the engagement of the clutch";
"the meshing of gears" [syn: engagement, meshing, interlocking]
3: the topology of a network whose components are all connected
directly to every other component [syn: mesh topology]
4: an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at
regular intervals [syn: net, network, meshing, meshwork]
5: the act of interlocking or meshing; "an interlocking of arms
by the police held the crowd in check" [syn: meshing, interlock,
interlocking]
v 1: keep engaged; "engaged the gears" [syn: engage, lock, operate]
[ant: disengage]
2: coordinate in such a way that all parts work together
effectively [syn: interlock]
3: work together in harmony
4: entangle or catch in (or as if in) a mesh [syn: enmesh, ensnarl]
Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0
: 167 Moby Thesaurus words for "mesh":
Chinese puzzle, Gordian knot, Rube Goldberg contraption, allure,
alternation, arabesque, bag, bait the hook, basketry, basketwork,
birdlime, can of worms, cancellation, catch, catch out, clutches,
coact, coaction, cobweb, complementary distribution, complex,
complexity, concurrence, cooperate, cooperation, cross-hatching,
crossing-out, decoy, decussation, dovetail, engage, engagement,
enmesh, ensnare, ensnarl, entangle, entanglement, entoil, entrap,
enweb, filigree, fit together, foul, fret, fretwork, gin, grab,
grasp, grate, grater, grating, grid, gridiron, grille, grillwork,
grip, hachure, harpoon, hatching, hook, hook in, interact,
interaction, interchange, intercommunication, intercourse,
interlace, interlacement, interlacing, interlock, intermesh,
intermeshing, interplay, interstice, intertexture, intertwine,
intertwinement, intertwining, interweave, interweaving, interwork,
interworking, intricacy, inveigle, involve, jungle, knit, knot,
labyrinth, lace, lacery, lacework, lacing, land, lasso, lattice,
lattice-work, latticework, lime, lure, match, maze, meander,
meshes, meshing, meshwork, mess, morass, mortise, nail, net,
netting, network, noose, perplex, plexure, plexus, quid pro quo,
raddle, ravel, reticle, reticulation, reticule, reticulum, riddle,
rope, sack, screen, screening, seesaw, sieve, skein, snafu, snag,
snake pit, snare, snarl, sniggle, spear, spread the toils,
strainer, take, tangle, tangle up with, tangled skein, texture,
tissue, tit for tat, toils, tracery, trap, trellis, trellis-work,
trelliswork, trip, wattle, weave, weaving, web, webbing, webwork,
weft, wheels within wheels, wicker, wickerwork, wilderness, wind
Virtual Entity of Relevant Acronyms (Version 1.9, June 2002)
: MESH
Macintosh Enhanced SCSI Hardware (Apple, SCSI)
The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (27 SEP 03)
: mesh
The INTERCAL name for hash.
Related SitesMesh - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Mesh consists of semi-permeable barrier made of connected strands of metal, fiber, or other flexible/ductile material. Mesh is similar to web or net in that it has many attached or woven strands.
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