mesh Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the number of openings per linear inch of a screen; measures size of particles
    • a 100 mesh screen
    • 100 mesh powdered cellulose
  2. noun contact by fitting together
    engagement; meshing; interlocking.
    • the engagement of the clutch
    • the meshing of gears
  3. noun the topology of a network whose components are all connected directly to every other component
    mesh topology.
  4. noun an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals
    meshwork; net; network; meshing.
  5. noun the act of interlocking or meshing
    interlock; meshing; interlocking.
    • an interlocking of arms by the police held the crowd in check
  6. verb keep engaged
    lock; engage; operate.
    • engaged the gears
  7. verb coordinate in such a way that all parts work together effectively
    interlock.
  8. verb work together in harmony
  9. verb entangle or catch in (or as if in) a mesh
    ensnarl; enmesh.

WordNet


Mesh noun
Etymology
AS. masc, max, mscre; akin to D. maas, masche, OHG. masca, Icel. möskvi; cf. Lith. mazgas a knot, megsti to weave nets, to knot.
Definitions
  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.
    A golden mesh to entrap the hearts of men. Shak.
  2. (Gearing) The engagement of the teeth of wheels, or of a wheel and rack.
Mesh transitive verb
Wordforms
imperfect & past participle Meshed ; present participle & verbal noun Meshing
Definitions
  1. To catch in a mesh. Surrey.
Mesh intransitive verb
Definitions
  1. (Gearing) To engage with each other, as the teeth of wheels.

Webster 1913