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DEFINITIONS OF: mesh

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n an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals

Synonyms:
meshing, meshwork, net, network
Types:
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chicken wire
a galvanized wire network with a hexagonal mesh; used to build fences
gauze, netting, veiling
a net of transparent fabric with a loose open weave
hairnet
a small net that some women wear over their hair to keep it in place
reseau
a net or mesh foundation for lace
safety net
a large strong net to catch circus acrobats who fall or jump from a trapeze
save-all
a net hung between ship and pier while loading a ship
snood
an ornamental net in the shape of a bag that confines a woman's hair; pins or ties at the back of the head
spark arrester, sparker
a wire net to stop sparks from an open fireplace or smokestack
tulle
a fine (often starched) net used for veils or tutus or gowns
grillwork, wirework
mesh netting made of wires
cheesecloth
a coarse loosely woven cotton gauze; originally used to wrap cheeses
gossamer
a gauze fabric with an extremely fine texture
Type of:
cloth, fabric, material, textile
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

n the topology of a network whose components are all connected directly to every other component

Synonyms:
mesh topology
Type of:
network topology, topology
the configuration of a communication network

n the number of openings per linear inch of a screen; measures size of particles

“a 100 mesh screen”
“100 mesh powdered cellulose”
Type of:
linear measure, linear unit
a unit of measurement of length

n contact by fitting together

Synonyms:
engagement, interlocking, meshing
Type of:
contact, impinging, striking
the physical coming together of two or more things

n the act of interlocking or meshing

Synonyms:
interlock, interlocking, meshing
Type of:
catch, grab, snap, snatch
the act of catching an object with the hands

v work together in harmony

Type of:
relate
have or establish a relationship to

v coordinate in such a way that all parts work together effectively

Synonyms:
interlock
Type of:
coordinate, organise, organize
bring order and organization to

v keep engaged

Synonyms:
engage, lock, operate
Antonyms:
disengage, withdraw
release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles
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flip, switch, throw
cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
ride
keep partially engaged by slightly depressing a pedal with the foot
switch on, turn on
cause to operate by flipping a switch
cut, switch off, turn off, turn out
cause to stop operating by disengaging a switch
Type of:
displace, move
cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense

v entangle or catch in (or as if in) a mesh

Synonyms:
enmesh, ensnarl
Type of:
entangle, mat, snarl, tangle
twist together or entwine into a confusing mass
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