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Wordnet 3.0

NOUN (5)

1. the number of openings per linear inch of a screen; measures size of particles;
- Example: "a 100 mesh screen"
- Example: "100 mesh powdered cellulose"

2. contact by fitting together;
- Example: "the engagement of the clutch"
- Example: "the meshing of gears"
[syn: engagement, mesh, meshing, interlocking]

3. the topology of a network whose components are all connected directly to every other component;
[syn: mesh topology, mesh]

4. an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals;
[syn: net, network, mesh, meshing, meshwork]

5. the act of interlocking or meshing;
- Example: "an interlocking of arms by the police held the crowd in check"
[syn: mesh, meshing, interlock, interlocking]


VERB (4)

1. keep engaged;
- Example: "engaged the gears"
[syn: engage, mesh, lock, operate]

2. coordinate in such a way that all parts work together effectively;
[syn: interlock, mesh]

3. work together in harmony;

4. entangle or catch in (or as if in) a mesh;
[syn: enmesh, mesh, ensnarl]


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. [1913 Webster] A golden mesh to entrap the hearts of men. --Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. (Gearing) The engagement of the teeth of wheels, or of a wheel and rack. [1913 Webster] Mesh stick, a stick on which the mesh is formed in netting. [1913 Webster]
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. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Mesh \Mesh\, v. i. (Gearing) To engage with each other, as the teeth of wheels. [1913 Webster]
WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

mesh n 1: the number of openings per linear 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, mesh, meshing, interlocking] 3: the topology of a network whose components are all connected directly to every other component [syn: mesh topology, mesh] 4: an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals [syn: net, network, mesh, meshing, meshwork] 5: the act of interlocking or meshing; "an interlocking of arms by the police held the crowd in check" [syn: mesh, meshing, interlock, interlocking] v 1: keep engaged; "engaged the gears" [syn: engage, mesh, lock, operate] [ant: disengage, withdraw] 2: coordinate in such a way that all parts work together effectively [syn: interlock, mesh] 3: work together in harmony 4: entangle or catch in (or as if in) a mesh [syn: enmesh, mesh, ensnarl]
The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (19 January 2023):

mesh The INTERCAL name for hash.