Mesh - Definition

n 1: the number of openings per linear 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, mesh, meshing,
interlocking]
3: the topology of a network whose components are all connected
directly to every other component [syn: mesh topology,
mesh]
4: an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at
regular intervals [syn: net, network, mesh, meshing,
meshwork]
5: the act of interlocking or meshing; "an interlocking of arms
by the police held the crowd in check" [syn: mesh,
meshing, interlock, interlocking]
v 1: keep engaged; "engaged the gears" [syn: engage, mesh,
lock, operate] [ant: disengage, withdraw]
2: coordinate in such a way that all parts work together
effectively [syn: interlock, mesh]
3: work together in harmony
4: entangle or catch in (or as if in) a mesh [syn: enmesh,
mesh, ensnarl]