Mesh - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Mesh :  (noun)
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] (verb)
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]

Based on WordNet 2.0

Mesh : \Mesh\, n. [AS. masc, max, m?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.

A golden mesh to entrap the hearts of men. --Shak.

2. (Gearing) The engagement of the teeth of wheels, or of a wheel and rack.

Mesh stick, a stick on which the mesh is formed in netting.

Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary

Mesh : \Mesh\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Meshed; p. pr. & vb. n. Meshing.] To catch in a mesh. --Surrey.

Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary

Mesh : \Mesh\, v. i. (Gearing) To engage with each other, as the teeth of wheels.

Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary

Mesh : 

The INTERCAL name for hash.



Based on the Online Dictionary of Computing [Computer_Dictionary]:

Mesh :  Macintosh Enhanced SCSI Hardware (Apple, SCSI)





Based on the Online Dictionary of Computing [Computer_Dictionary]:

Example Usage of Mesh

kevin445322: Mesh Hat « 123blogblog: The hats are convenient because most of them will collapse and fit into a pocket or car.. http://bit.ly/7hhqWQ
musingsfromme: @DawnSandomeno My girsl caught on to EB too as the EB costume had Mesh around the neck -- you could see man's face. Fail.
dronezone: ♫ Human Mesh Dance - Winter Orbit
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