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Noun: mesh  mesh
  1. An open fabric of string, rope or wire woven together at regular intervals
    - net, network, meshing, meshwork
     
  2. The number of openings per linear inch of a screen; measures size of particles
    "a 100 mesh screen"; "100 mesh powdered cellulose"
     
  3. Contact by fitting together
    "the mesh of the clutch";
    - engagement, meshing, interlocking
     
  4. The topology of a network whose components are all connected directly to every other component
    - mesh topology
     
  5. The act of interlocking or meshing
    - meshing, interlock, interlocking
Verb: mesh  mesh
  1. Keep engaged
    "meshed the gears";
    - engage, lock, operate
     
  2. Coordinate in such a way that all parts work together effectively
    - interlock, intermesh
     
  3. Work together in harmony
     
  4. Entangle or catch in (or as if in) a mesh
    - enmesh, ensnarl

Derived forms: meshing, meshes, meshed

Type of: catch, cloth, contact, coordinate, displace, entangle, fabric, grab, impinging, linear measure, linear unit, mat, material, move, network topology, organise [Brit], organize, relate, snap, snarl, snatch, striking, tangle, textile, topology

Part of: in, inch

Encyclopedia: Mesh