Definify.com

Webster 1913 Edition


Mesh

Mesh

(mĕsh)
,
Noun.
[AS.
masc
,
max
,
mæscre
; akin to D.
maas
,
masche
, OHG.
masca
, Icel.
möskvi
; 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.
Shakespeare
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.

Mesh

,
Verb.
T.
[
imp. & p. p.
Meshed
;
p. pr. & vb. n.
Meshing
.]
To catch in a mesh.
Surrey.

Mesh

,
Verb.
I.
(Gearing)
To engage with each other, as the teeth of wheels.

Webster 1828 Edition


Mesh

MESH

, n.
1.
The opening or space between the threads of a net.
2.
The grains or wash of a brewery.

MESH

,
Noun.
1.
The opening or space between the threads of a net.
2.
The grains or wash of a brewery.

MESH

,
Verb.
T.
To catch in a net; to ensnare.