n.
Pronunciation: ' mesh
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, probably from Middle Dutch maesche; akin to Old High German masca mesh, Lithuanian mazgos knot
Date: 14th century
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 especially for jewelry
3 a : a weblike pattern or construction b : WEB , SNARE ― usually used in plural
4 : working contact (as of the teeth of gears) <in mesh >
– meshed \ ' mesht \ adjective