Meaning & use

mesh

noun·Everyday

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A material made of a network of wire or thread with evenly spaced holes.

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The window screen is made of a fine metal mesh to keep out insects.

She wore a jacket with mesh panels for extra ventilation while running.

A note on using this word

As a verb, "mesh" describes ideas, gears, or people fitting or working together smoothly.

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Another way to use it

2. verb

To fit together or interlock smoothly, as gears or ideas do.

Her writing style meshes well with the magazine's tone.

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