mesh

noun

\ ˈmesh

Definition of mesh

(Entry 1 of 2)

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

2a : 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

3a : a weblike pattern or construction

b : web, snare —usually used in plural

4 : working contact (as of the teeth of gears) in mesh

mesh

verb

meshed; meshing; meshes

Definition of mesh (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

1a : enmesh, entangle

b : to catch in the openings of a net

2 : to cause to resemble network

3a : to cause (parts, such 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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Examples of mesh in a Sentence

Noun

We covered the blueberry bushes in nylon mesh to keep the birds from the fruit. a routine request that got hung up in the meshes of the state bureaucracy

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The catwalk was a cacophony of prints — colorful tiger and zebra, island florals, space-age planets, and Day-Glo doodles—with a mash-up of sequins, tulle, chainmail, leathers, and Swarovski crystal mesh. — Ingrid Schmidt, The Hollywood Reporter, "NYFW: Jeremy Scott's Escapist “Sci-Fi Band” Walks for a Starry Crowd," 7 Sep. 2019 Nike says the shoes’ mesh and suede design is a tribute to the classic football turf-style sneakers of the 1990s. — Joey Morona, cleveland.com, "Odell Beckham Jr.’s new Nike Air Max 720 sneakers to get early release at Xhibition in Ohio City," 6 Sep. 2019

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