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/mɛʃ/ · mesh
noun
- A structure made of connected strands of metal, fiber, or other flexible/ductile material, with evenly spaced openings between them. The architect designed a mesh screen to provide shade and ventilation for the building.
- The opening or space enclosed by the threads of a net between knot and knot, or the threads enclosing such a space. The fish slipped through the mesh of the net and escaped.
- The engagement of the teeth of wheels, or of a wheel and rack. The gears began to mesh smoothly after a few minutes of operation.
verb
- To connect together by interlocking, as gears do. The engineer carefully adjusted the gears to mesh properly.
- To fit in; to come together harmoniously. The music meshed well with the visuals in that film.
- To catch in a mesh. The bird meshed in the net and couldn't fly away.
Did you know? The word 'mesh' has been used in various fields, including engineering, biology, and music, to describe interconnected systems and harmonious combinations. In computer graphics, a mesh is a 3D model composed of interconnected vertices, edges, and faces.