Dictionary Definition
mesh
Noun
1 the number of opening per inch of a screen;
measures size of particles; "a 100 mesh screen"; "100 mesh powdered
cellulose"
2 contact by fitting together; "the engagement of
the clutch"; "the meshing of gears" [syn: engagement, meshing, interlocking]
3 the topology of a network whose components are
all connected directly to every other component [syn: mesh
topology]
4 an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven
together at regular intervals [syn: net, network, meshing, meshwork]
5 the act of interlocking or meshing; "an
interlocking of arms by the police held the crowd in check" [syn:
meshing, interlock, interlocking]
Verb
2 coordinate in such a way that all parts work
together effectively [syn: interlock]
3 work together in harmony
User Contributed Dictionary
English
Pronunciation
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- Rhymes: -ɛʃ
Noun
- The opening or space enclosed by the threads of a net between knot and knot, or the threads enclosing such a space.
- The engagement of the teeth of wheels, or of a wheel and rack.
Derived terms
Translations
- French: maille
Verb
- to fit in, to come together
Translations
- French: concorder
Extensive Definition
A mesh is a flat, semi-permeable barrier made of
connected strands of metal, fiber, or other flexible/ductile
material. Mesh is similar to fabric or web in that it
has many attached or woven strands. In clothing, a mesh is often
defined as a loosely woven
fabric that has a large number of closely-spaced holes, frequently
used for modern sports jerseys
and other clothing.
Types of mesh
- A plastic mesh is extruded, oriented, expanded or tubular. Plastic mesh can be made from polypropylene, polyethylene, nylon, PVC or PTFE.
- A metal mesh can be woven, welded, expanded, photo-chemically etched or electroformed (screen filter) from steel or other metals.
Uses of meshes
- Meshes are often used to screen out unwanted things, such as insects. Wire screens on windows and mosquito netting can be considered as types of meshes.
- Wire screens can be used to shield against radio frequency radiation, e.g. in microwave ovens and Faraday cages.
- On a larger scale, in terms of the spaces in between, chicken wire and chain-link fences can also be considered a type of mesh.
- Metal and nylon wire mesh filters are used in water filtration, and making of beverages such as coffee.
- Wire mesh is used in guarding for secure areas and as protection in the form of vandal screens.
- Wire mesh can be fabricated to produce park benches, waste baskets and other baskets for material handling.
- Wire mesh is the separation medium in vibratory screening units.
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Synonyms, Antonyms and Related Words
Chinese puzzle, Gordian knot, Rube Goldberg
contraption, allure,
alternation,
arabesque, bag, bait the hook, basketry, basketwork, birdlime, can of worms,
cancellation,
catch, catch out, clutches, coact, coaction, cobweb, complementary
distribution, complex,
complexity, concurrence, cooperate, cooperation, cross-hatching,
crossing-out, decoy,
decussation,
dovetail, engage, engagement, enmesh, ensnare, ensnarl, entangle, entanglement, entoil, entrap, enweb, filigree, fit together,
foul, fret, fretwork, gin, grab, grasp, grate, grater, grating, grid, gridiron, grille, grillwork, grip, hachure, harpoon, hatching, hook, hook in, interact, interaction, interchange, intercommunication,
intercourse,
interlace, interlacement, interlacing, interlock, intermesh, intermeshing, interplay, interstice, intertexture, intertwine, intertwinement, intertwining, interweave, interweaving, interwork, interworking, intricacy, inveigle, involve, jungle, knit, knot, labyrinth, lace, lacery, lacework, lacing, land, lasso, lattice, lattice-work, latticework, lime, lure, match, maze, meander, meshes, meshing, meshwork, mess, morass, mortise, nail, net, netting, network, noose, perplex, plexure, plexus, quid pro quo, raddle, ravel, reticle, reticulation, reticule, reticulum, riddle, rope, sack, screen, screening, seesaw, sieve, skein, snafu, snag, snake pit, snare, snarl, sniggle, spear, spread the toils, strainer, take, tangle, tangle up with, tangled
skein, texture, tissue, tit for tat, toils, tracery, trap, trellis, trellis-work, trelliswork, trip, wattle, weave, weaving, web, webbing, webwork, weft, wheels within wheels,
wicker, wickerwork, wilderness, wind