mesh
mehsh
Mesh (noun) means Material made of crossed strands with regular small gaps between them, like a net or screen. Example: “The window had a fine wire mesh to keep out insects.”
noun
1
Material made of crossed strands with regular small gaps between them, like a net or screen.
"The window had a fine wire mesh to keep out insects."
"She wore a jacket with mesh panels for extra ventilation."
"The fisherman mended the mesh of his net before heading out to sea."
2
A network in which every device connects to several others rather than to one central hub.
"The office switched to a mesh network so every room gets a strong signal."
verb
1
To fit together or work well as a combined unit; to mesh with something.
"Her ideas meshed perfectly with the rest of the design team’s plans."
"The new gear needs to mesh smoothly with the old one or the machine will jam."
"The two cogs mesh together to turn the wheel."
How to use mesh
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNet-like material with holes in it, or (for ideas/plans/gears) fitting together well.
Common pairings
wire mesh
mesh network
mesh with
mesh panel
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Word forms
- Plural
- meshes
- Third person singular
- meshes
- Past tense
- meshed
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Etymology
From Old English masc ("net"), related to Old High German mAsca and Old Norse moskvi, going back to a root meaning "to knit or plait".
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What does “mesh” mean?
The word “mesh” means material made of crossed strands with regular small gaps between them, like a net or screen. In plain terms, net-like material with holes in it, or (for ideas/plans/gears) fitting together well.
How do you pronounce “mesh”?
“Mesh” is pronounced mehsh (/mɛʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “mesh” in a sentence?
Here is “mesh” used in a sentence: “The window had a fine wire mesh to keep out insects.”
What part of speech is “mesh”?
Depending on how it is used, “mesh” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “mesh” come from?
The word “mesh” comes from Old English. From Old English masc ("net"), related to Old High German mAsca and Old Norse moskvi, going back to a root meaning "to knit or plait".
Is “mesh” a common word?
“Mesh” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.
How many meanings does “mesh” have?
“Mesh” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: material made of crossed strands with regular small gaps between them, like a net or screen.
What is the difference between a mesh and a net?
Mesh usually describes a material made of crossed strands with small, regular gaps, often used as a general term for fabric or screening, such as mesh fabric in clothing or window screens. Net specifically refers to an item made from mesh material shaped for a particular purpose, such as a fishing net or sports net.
What is a mesh network?
A mesh network is a type of network in which every device connects to several other devices rather than all connecting to one central hub. This design, used in Wi-Fi mesh systems, helps signals reach further and keeps the network working even if one connection point fails.
What does it mean when something meshes with something else?
When used as a verb, mesh means to fit together or work well as a combined unit, as in "their skills mesh well together." This figurative use draws on the image of interlocking gears or crossed strands fitting neatly into place.
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