meshing

Meanings

1. 1noununcountabletechnical

   The process or state of gear teeth engaging and working together, or of computer network or model elements fitting together.

   Grammar: Uncountable; used with 'the' or no article: 'The meshing of the gears was smooth.'

   Patterns

   • the meshing of something
   • meshing with something

   The meshing of the two gears was so precise that the machine ran almost silently.

   Engineers studied the meshing of the gear teeth to reduce wear.

   In 3D modeling, meshing creates a grid of polygons that represents a surface.

2. 2verbintransitive

   Present participle of mesh: fitting together or becoming entangled, especially of gears or computer elements.

   Grammar: Used after 'be' to form continuous tenses: 'The gears are meshing.'

   Patterns

   • be meshing
   • meshing together

   The gears are meshing smoothly now that they have been oiled.

   The two departments are meshing their schedules to avoid conflicts.

Word forms

Common combinations

gear meshing

The gear meshing was noisy until we adjusted the alignment.

meshing together

The two parts are meshing together perfectly.

meshing with

The new software is meshing well with our existing system.

smooth meshing

Smooth meshing of the gears is essential for efficiency.

Synonyms and how they differ

engagement

More formal and general; used for gears but also for other things like military combat or hiring.

interlocking

Emphasizes the parts fitting together like a puzzle; often used for physical objects, not computer models.

Opposites

Word family

mesh noun

A material made of a network of wire or thread, or the engagement of gears.

mesh verb

To fit together or become entangled.

Commonly confused: meshing or mashing?

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