meshing

Definitions of meshing

1. noun

   an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals
   synonyms: mesh, meshwork, net, network

   types:

   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
2. noun

   the act of interlocking or meshing
   synonyms: interlock, interlocking, mesh

   type of:

   catch, grab, snap, snatch

   the act of catching an object with the hands
3. noun

   contact by fitting together
   “the meshing of gears”

   synonyms: engagement, interlocking, mesh

   type of:

   contact, impinging, striking

   the physical coming together of two or more things