Mesh \Mesh\ (m[e^]sh), n. [AS. masc, max, m[ae]scre; akin to D.
   maas, masche, OHG. masca, Icel. m["o]skvi; cf. Lith. mazgas a
   knot, megsti to weave nets, to knot.]
   1. The opening or space inclosed by the threads of a net
      between knot and knot, or the threads inclosing such a
      space; network; a net.
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            A golden mesh to entrap the hearts of men. --Shak.
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   2. (Gearing) The engagement of the teeth of wheels, or of a
      wheel and rack.
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   Mesh stick, a stick on which the mesh is formed in netting.
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	Mesh \Mesh\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Meshed; p. pr. & vb. n.
   Meshing.]
   To catch in a mesh. --Surrey.
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	Mesh \Mesh\, v. i. (Gearing)
   To engage with each other, as the teeth of wheels.
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	mesh
     n 1: the number of opening per inch of a screen; measures size of
          particles; "a 100 mesh screen"; "100 mesh powdered
          cellulose"
     2: contact by fitting together; "the engagement of the clutch";
        "the meshing of gears" [syn: engagement, meshing, interlocking]
     3: the topology of a network whose components are all connected
        directly to every other component [syn: mesh topology]
     4: an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at
        regular intervals [syn: net, network, meshing, meshwork]
     5: the act of interlocking or meshing; "an interlocking of arms
        by the police held the crowd in check" [syn: meshing, interlock,
         interlocking]
     v 1: keep engaged; "engaged the gears" [syn: engage, lock, operate]
          [ant: disengage]
     2: coordinate in such a way that all parts work together
        effectively [syn: interlock]
     3: work together in harmony
     4: entangle or catch in (or as if in) a mesh [syn: enmesh, ensnarl]

	

	167 Moby Thesaurus words for "mesh":
   Chinese puzzle, Gordian knot, Rube Goldberg contraption, allure,
   alternation, arabesque, bag, bait the hook, basketry, basketwork,
   birdlime, can of worms, cancellation, catch, catch out, clutches,
   coact, coaction, cobweb, complementary distribution, complex,
   complexity, concurrence, cooperate, cooperation, cross-hatching,
   crossing-out, decoy, decussation, dovetail, engage, engagement,
   enmesh, ensnare, ensnarl, entangle, entanglement, entoil, entrap,
   enweb, filigree, fit together, foul, fret, fretwork, gin, grab,
   grasp, grate, grater, grating, grid, gridiron, grille, grillwork,
   grip, hachure, harpoon, hatching, hook, hook in, interact,
   interaction, interchange, intercommunication, intercourse,
   interlace, interlacement, interlacing, interlock, intermesh,
   intermeshing, interplay, interstice, intertexture, intertwine,
   intertwinement, intertwining, interweave, interweaving, interwork,
   interworking, intricacy, inveigle, involve, jungle, knit, knot,
   labyrinth, lace, lacery, lacework, lacing, land, lasso, lattice,
   lattice-work, latticework, lime, lure, match, maze, meander,
   meshes, meshing, meshwork, mess, morass, mortise, nail, net,
   netting, network, noose, perplex, plexure, plexus, quid pro quo,
   raddle, ravel, reticle, reticulation, reticule, reticulum, riddle,
   rope, sack, screen, screening, seesaw, sieve, skein, snafu, snag,
   snake pit, snare, snarl, sniggle, spear, spread the toils,
   strainer, take, tangle, tangle up with, tangled skein, texture,
   tissue, tit for tat, toils, tracery, trap, trellis, trellis-work,
   trelliswork, trip, wattle, weave, weaving, web, webbing, webwork,
   weft, wheels within wheels, wicker, wickerwork, wilderness, wind

	

	MESH
     Macintosh Enhanced SCSI Hardware (Apple, SCSI)

	

	mesh
     
         The INTERCAL name for hash.