1
: one of the openings between the threads or cords of a net
also
: one of the similar spaces in a network
—often used to designate screen size as the number of openings per linear inch
2
a
: the fabric of a net
b
: a woven, knit, or knotted material of open texture with evenly spaced holes
c
: an arrangement of interlocking metal links used especially for jewelry
4
: working contact (as of the teeth of gears)
in mesh
meshed; meshing; meshes
2
: to cause to resemble network
3
a
: to cause (parts, such as gears) to engage
b
: to coordinate closely : interlock
1
: to become entangled in or as if in meshes
2
: to be in or come into mesh
—used especially of gears
3
: to fit or work together properly
Synonyms
Examples of mesh in a Sentence
Noun
We covered the blueberry bushes in nylon mesh to keep the birds from the fruit.
a routine request that got hung up in the meshes of the state bureaucracy
Verb
They meshed traditions from several cultures into one wedding ceremony.
The book tries to mesh philosophy and humor.
The two plans mesh well.
The gears weren't meshing properly.
Recent Examples on the Web
Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024
Toss chickpeas, fava beans, peas, or snap peas in oil (Humm likes algae oil for its light and buttery flavor and high smoke point), then cook them in a metal mesh basket over very high and direct heat.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2024
Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2024
Pisces Pisces is another water sign that doesn’t always mesh well with Gemini.
—Katie Mannion, Peoplemag, 19 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for mesh 
Noun
Wonder said crews might plant seeds or put cable mesh on the hill in an effort to prevent more material from coming down in that area.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024
Toss chickpeas, fava beans, peas, or snap peas in oil (Humm likes algae oil for its light and buttery flavor and high smoke point), then cook them in a metal mesh basket over very high and direct heat.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2024
Verb
That meshed well in her friendship with Marshall, who reveled in sharing her collection and frequently could be found around the museum as if a docent.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2024
Pisces Pisces is another water sign that doesn’t always mesh well with Gemini.
—Katie Mannion, Peoplemag, 19 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for mesh
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“Mesh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mesh. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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mesh
1 of 2 noun1
: one of the spaces formed by the threads of a net or the wires of a sieve or screen
2
a
: a loosely woven fabric with evenly spaced holes
3
: an arrangement of elements that are linked together : network
4
: the coming or fitting together of the teeth of two gears
Medical Definition
mesh
noun
: a flexible netting of fine wire used in surgery especially in the repair of large hernias and other body defects
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