Definition of Mesh

1. Noun. The number of openings per linear inch of a screen; measures size of particles. "100 mesh powdered cellulose"

Generic synonyms: Linear Measure, Linear Unit
Group relationships: In, Inch

2. Verb. Keep engaged. "Engaged the gears"
Exact synonyms: Engage, Lock, Operate
Specialized synonyms: Flip, Switch, Throw, Ride
Generic synonyms: Displace, Move
Antonyms: Disengage
Derivative terms: Engagement, Meshing, Operation, Operation

3. Noun. Contact by fitting together. "The meshing of gears"
Exact synonyms: Engagement, Interlocking, Meshing
Generic synonyms: Contact, Impinging, Striking
Derivative terms: Engage, Engage

4. Verb. Coordinate in such a way that all parts work together effectively.
Exact synonyms: Interlock
Generic synonyms: Coordinate, Organise, Organize
Derivative terms: Interlock

5. Noun. The topology of a network whose components are all connected directly to every other component.
Exact synonyms: Mesh Topology
Generic synonyms: Network Topology, Topology

6. Verb. Work together in harmony.
Generic synonyms: Relate

7. Noun. An open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals.
Exact synonyms: Meshing, Meshwork, Net, Network
Terms within: Backbone
Specialized synonyms: Chicken Wire, Gauze, Netting, Veiling, Hairnet, Reseau, Safety Net, Save-all, Snood, Spark Arrester, Sparker, Tulle, Grillwork, Wirework
Generic synonyms: Cloth, Fabric, Material, Textile
Derivative terms: Net

8. Verb. Entangle or catch in (or as if in) a mesh.
Exact synonyms: Enmesh, Ensnarl
Generic synonyms: Entangle, Mat, Snarl, Tangle

9. Noun. The act of interlocking or meshing. "An interlocking of arms by the police held the crowd in check"
Exact synonyms: Interlock, Interlocking, Meshing
Generic synonyms: Catch, Grab, Snap, Snatch
Derivative terms: Interlock, Interlock, Interlock

Definition of Mesh

1. n. 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.

2. v. t. To catch in a mesh.

3. v. i. To engage with each other, as the teeth of wheels.

Definition of Mesh

1. Noun. A structure made of connected strands of metal, fiber, or other flexible/ductile material, with evenly spaced openings between them. ¹

2. Noun. The opening or space enclosed by the threads of a net between knot and knot, or the threads enclosing such a space. ¹

3. Noun. The engagement of the teeth of wheels, or of a wheel and rack. ¹

4. Noun. (computer graphics) A polygon mesh. ¹

5. Noun. A measure of fineness (particle size) of ground material. A powder that passes through a sieve having 300 openings per linear inch but does not pass 400 openings per linear inch is said to be -300 +400 mesh. ¹

6. Verb. to fit in, to come together ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Mesh

1. to entangle [v -ED, -ING, -ES] - See also: entangle

Medical Definition of Mesh

1. 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. The engagement of the teeth of wheels, or of a wheel and rack. Mesh stick, a stick on which the mesh is formed in netting. Origin: AS. Masc, max, mscre; akin to D. Maas, masche, OHG. Masca, Icel. Moskvi; cf. Lith. Mazgas a knot, megsti to weave nets, to knot. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Mesh

mesentery of appendix
mesentery of caecum
mesentery of lung
mesentery of sigmoid colon
mesentery of transverse colon
mesentoblast
mesentoblasts
meseraic
meseraick
meseraics
meses
meseta
mesetas
mesethmoid
mesethmoid bone
mesh (current term)
mesh graft
mesh network
mesh number
mesh numbers
mesh topology
meshes
meshier
meshiest
meshing
meshings
meshless
meshlike
meshuga
meshugaas

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