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mesh

[mɛʃ]

mesh Definition

  • 1material made of a network of wire or thread
  • 2an interlaced or entangled state
  • 3to fit or be fitted together closely or snugly

Using mesh: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "mesh" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The mesh on the screen door kept the bugs out.

  • Example

    The gears meshed perfectly and turned smoothly.

  • Example

    The two plans meshed well together.

  • Example

    The different departments need to mesh their efforts to achieve the project's goals.

mesh Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using mesh

  • to become involved or entangled in something

    Example

    I don't want to get into the mesh of their family drama.

  • throw a spanner in(to) the mesh

    to cause disruption or problems in a plan or situation

    Example

    His unexpected absence threw a spanner in the mesh of our project timeline.

  • to fit or be compatible with something else

    Example

    Her ideas didn't mesh with the rest of the team's vision.

Phrases with mesh

  • meshuggeneh

    crazy or foolish

    Example

    He's acting meshuggeneh again.

  • a network topology in which each node relays data for the network

    Example

    The mesh network allows for greater coverage and redundancy.

  • mesh size

    the number of openings per linear inch in a screen or mesh

    Example

    The mesh size of the screen determines how fine the material it can filter.

Origins of mesh

from Middle English 'mesche', meaning 'open space in a net'

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Summary: mesh in Brief

'Mesh' [mɛʃ] refers to a material made of wire or thread, an interlaced or entangled state, or fitting together closely. Examples include 'The mesh on the screen door kept the bugs out.' and 'The gears meshed perfectly and turned smoothly.' Phrases like 'mesh network' and idioms like 'throw a spanner in the mesh' extend the term's usage to technology and disruptions. 'Mesh' is formalized as 'netting' or 'interlock,' and informally as 'screen' or 'catch.'

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