mesh (m sh)n. 1. a. Any of the open spaces in a net or network; an interstice. b. The cords, threads, or wires surrounding these spaces. Often used in the plural. 2. An openwork fabric or structure; a net or network: a screen made of wire mesh. 3. Something that snares or entraps. Often used in the plural: "Arabia had become entangled in the meshes of . . . politics" (W. Montgomery Watt). 4. a. The engagement of gear teeth. b. The state of being so engaged: gear teeth in mesh. v. meshed, mesh·ing, mesh·es v.tr. 1. To catch in or as if in a net; ensnare. 2. To cause (gear teeth) to become engaged. 3. To cause to work closely together; coordinate. v.intr. 1. To become entangled. 2. To become engaged or interlocked: gears that are not meshing properly. 3. a. To fit together effectively; be coordinated. b. To accord with another or each other; harmonize. [Middle English mesch, probably from Middle Dutch maesche.] mesh  y adj. |
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