mesh

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.

“Mesh” is pronounced mehsh (/mɛʃ/ in IPA).

Here is “mesh” used in a sentence: “The window had a fine wire mesh to keep out insects.”

Depending on how it is used, “mesh” can be a noun and a verb.

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".

“Mesh” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.

“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.

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.

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.

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.