"meshes" in the noun sense
1. mesh
the number of openings per linear inch of a screen measures size of particles
"a 100 mesh screen"
"100 mesh powdered cellulose"
2. engagement, mesh, meshing, interlocking
contact by fitting together
"the engagement of the clutch"
"the meshing of gears"
3. mesh topology, mesh
the topology of a network whose components are all connected directly to every other component
4. net, network, mesh, meshing, meshwork
an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals
5. mesh, meshing, interlock, interlocking
the act of interlocking or meshing
"an interlocking of arms by the police held the crowd in check"
"meshes" in the verb sense
1. engage, mesh, lock, operate
keep engaged
"engaged the gears"
2. interlock, mesh
coordinate in such a way that all parts work together effectively
3. mesh
work together in harmony
4. enmesh, mesh, ensnarl
entangle or catch in (or as if in) a mesh
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