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mesh
CIDE DICTIONARY
mesh, n. [AS. masc, max, m; akin to D. maas, masche, OHG. masca, Icel. möskvi; cf. Lith. mazgas a knot, megsti to weave nets, to knot.].
- 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. [1913 Webster]"A golden mesh to entrap the hearts of men." [1913 Webster]
- The engagement of the teeth of wheels, or of a wheel and rack. [1913 Webster]
mesh, v. t.
To catch in a mesh. Surrey. [1913 Webster]
mesh, v. i.
To engage with each other, as the teeth of wheels. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
mesh, n. & v.
--n.
1 a network fabric or structure.
2 each of the open spaces or interstices between the strands of a net or sieve etc.
3 (in pl.) a a network. b a snare.
4 (in pl.) Physiol. an interlaced structure.
--v.
1 intr. (often foll. by with) (of the teeth of a wheel) be engaged (with others).
2 intr. be harmonious.
3 tr. catch in a net.
--n.
1 a network fabric or structure.
2 each of the open spaces or interstices between the strands of a net or sieve etc.
3 (in pl.) a a network. b a snare.
4 (in pl.) Physiol. an interlaced structure.
--v.
1 intr. (often foll. by with) (of the teeth of a wheel) be engaged (with others).
2 intr. be harmonious.
3 tr. catch in a net.
Idiom
in mesh (of the teeth of wheels) engaged.
Etymology
earlier meish etc. f. MDu. maesche f. Gmc
THESAURUS
mesh
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mesh
Interval
N interval, interspace, separation, break, gap, opening, hole, chasm, hiatus, caesura, interruption, interregnum, interstice, lacuna, cleft, mesh, crevice, chink, rime, creek, cranny, crack, chap, slit, fissure, scissure, rift, flaw, breach, rent, gash, cut, leak, dike, ha-ha, gorge, defile, ravine, canon, crevasse, abyss, abysm, gulf, inlet, frith, strait, gully, pass, furrow, abra, barranca, barranco, clove, gulch, notch, yawning gulf, hiatus maxime, hiatus valde deflendus, parenthesis, void, incompleteness, period, interim (time), with an interval, far between, breachy, rimose, rimulose, at intervals, longo intervallo.Crossing
N crossing, intersection, interdigitation, decussation, transversion, convolution, level crossing, reticulation, network, inosculation, anastomosis, intertexture, mortise, net, plexus, web, mesh, twill, skein, sleeve, felt, lace, wicker, mat, matting, plait, trellis, wattle, lattice, grating, grille, gridiron, tracery, fretwork, filigree, reticle, tissue, netting, mokes, rivulation, cross, chain, wreath, braid, cat's cradle, knot, entangle, cloth, linen, muslin, cambric, crossing, crossed, matted, v, transverse, cross, cruciform, crucial, retiform, reticular, reticulated, areolar, cancellated, grated, barred, streaked, textile, crossbarred, cruciate, palmiped, secant, web-footed, cross, thwart, athwart, transversely, at grade, crosswise.For further exploring for "mesh" in Webster Dictionary Online
