mesh, meshing, interlock, interlocking
(noun) the act of interlocking or meshing; “an interlocking of arms by the police held the crowd in check”
net, network, mesh, meshing, meshwork
(noun) an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals
engagement, mesh, meshing, interlocking
(noun) contact by fitting together; “the engagement of the clutch”; “the meshing of gears”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
meshing
present participle of mesh
meshing (plural meshings)
The act by which something meshes or interlocks.
• Hemings, Nghiems
Source: Wiktionary
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
3 March 2025
(verb) hold one’s ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright; “I am standing my ground and won’t give in!”
Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.
