mesh
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Also seen as: meshes · meshing · meshed
Sense 1
A structure made of connected strands of metal, fiber, or other flexible/ductile material, with evenly spaced openings between them.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
The opening or space enclosed by the threads of a net between knot and knot, or the threads enclosing such a space.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To connect together by interlocking, as gears do.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
To fit in; to come together harmoniously.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “mesh” mean?
A structure made of connected strands of metal, fiber, or other flexible/ductile material, with evenly spaced openings between them.
Is “mesh” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.