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meshwork

DEFINITIONS OF: meshwork

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

Synonyms:
mesh, meshing, 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
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