[mesh] n [ME, prob. fr. MD maesche; akin to OHG masca mesh, Lith mazgos knot] (14c) 1: one of the openings between the threads or cords of a net; also: one of the similar spaces in a network--often used to designate screen size as the number of openings per linear inch
2. a: the fabric of a net b: a woven, knit, or knotted material of open texture with evenly spaced holes c: an arrangement of interlocking metal links used esp. for jewelry 3 a: an interlocking or intertwining arrangement or construction: network b: web, snare--usu. used in pl.
4: working contact (as of the teeth of gears) "in ~" -- meshed adj
[2]mesh vt (ca. 1547) 1 a: to catch in the openings of a net b: enmesh, entangle
2: to cause to resemble network 3 a: to cause (as gears) to engage b: to coordinate closely: interlock ~ vi 1: to become entangled in or as if in meshes
2: to be in or come into mesh--used esp. of gears
3: to fit or work together properly: coordinate