mesh

Meanings

Plural: meshes

Noun

• the number of openings per linear inch of a screen; measures size of particles
  • "a 100 mesh screen"
  • "100 mesh powdered cellulose"
• contact by fitting together
  • "the meshing of gears"
• the topology of a network whose components are all connected directly to every other component
• an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals
• the act of interlocking or meshing
• A structure made of connected strands of metal, fiber, or other flexible/ductile material, with evenly spaced openings between them.
• The opening or space enclosed by the threads of a net between knot and knot, or the threads enclosing such a space.
• The engagement of the teeth of wheels, or of a wheel and rack.
• A measure of fineness (particle size) of ground material. A powder that passes through a sieve having 300 openings per linear inch but does not pass 400 openings per linear inch is said to be -300 +400 mesh.
• A polygon mesh.
• In mesh analysis: a loop in an electric circuit (to which Kirchhoff's voltage law can be applied).
• A network topology with each device connected to multiple other devices in lieu of a central switch. Redundancy on a mesh network prevents single points of failure.

Verb

• keep engaged
• coordinate in such a way that all parts work together effectively
• work together in harmony
• entangle or catch in (or as if in) a mesh
• To connect together by interlocking, as gears do.
• To fit in; to come together harmoniously.
• To catch in a mesh.

Synonyms

engage, engagement, enmesh, ensnarl, interlock, interlocking, lattice, lock, mesh topology, meshing, meshwork, net, network, operate

Antonyms

disengage