First Known Use: 14th century
Dictionary
1mesh
noun \ˈmesh\
: a material made from threads or wires with evenly spaced holes that allow air or water to pass through
Full Definition of MESH
1
: one of the openings between the threads or cords of a net; also : one of the similar spaces in a network —often used to designate screen size as the number of openings per linear inch
2
a : the fabric of a net b : a woven, knit, or knotted material of open texture with evenly spaced holes c : an arrangement of interlocking metal links used especially for jewelry
4
: working contact (as of the teeth of gears) <in mesh>
— meshed \ˈmesht\ adjective
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Origin of MESH
Middle English, probably from Middle Dutch maesche; akin to Old High German masca mesh, Lithuanian mazgos knot
Related to MESH
2mesh
verb
: to cause (things) to fit together or work together successfully
: to fit or work together successfully
of the parts of a machine : to fit together and move together properly
Full Definition of MESH
transitive verb
2
: to cause to resemble network
3
a : to cause (as gears) to engage b : to coordinate closely : interlock
intransitive verb
1
: to become entangled in or as if in meshes
2
: to be in or come into mesh —used especially of gears
3
: to fit or work together properly
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First Known Use of MESH
1532
MESH Defined for Kids
1mesh
noun \ˈmesh\
Definition of MESH for Kids
1
: a material of open texture with evenly spaced holes <wire mesh>
2
: one of the spaces formed by the threads of a net or the wires of a sieve or screen
3
: the coming or fitting together (as of the teeth of two sets of gears)
2mesh
verb
meshedmesh·ing
Definition of MESH for Kids
: to fit or join together <The gear teeth must mesh.>
Medical Dictionary
mesh
noun \ˈmesh\
Medical Definition of MESH
: a flexible netting of fine wire used in surgery especially in the repair of large hernias and other body defects
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