MESHES

Noun

meshes

plural of mesh

Verb

meshes

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of mesh

Source: Wiktionary


MESH

Mesh, n. Etym: [AS. masc, max, m; 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. Shak.

2. (Gearing)

Definition: 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, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Meshed; p. pr. & vb. n. Meshing.]

Definition: To catch in a mesh. Surrey.

Mesh, v. i. (Gearing)

Definition: To engage with each other, as the teeth of wheels.

MESH

Mesh, n. Etym: [AS. masc, max, m; 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. Shak.

2. (Gearing)

Definition: 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, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Meshed; p. pr. & vb. n. Meshing.]

Definition: To catch in a mesh. Surrey.

Mesh, v. i. (Gearing)

Definition: To engage with each other, as the teeth of wheels.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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