mesh
n 1: the number of opening per inch of a screen; measures size of
particles; "a 100 mesh screen" or "100 mesh powdered
cellulose"
2: contact by fitting together; "the engagement of the clutch";
"the meshing of gears" [syn: {engagement}, {meshing}, {interlocking}]
3: an interconnected or intersecting configuration or system of
components [syn: {network}, {net}, {meshwork}, {reticulation}]
4: an open fabric woven together at regular intervals [syn: {net}]
5: the act of interlocking or meshing; "an interlocking of arms
by the police held the crowd in check" [syn: {meshing}, {interlock},
{interlocking}]
v 1: keep engaged; "engaged the gears" [syn: {engage}, {lock}, {operate}]
[ant: {disengage}]
2: coordinate in such a way that all parts work together
effectively [syn: {interlock}]
3: work together in harmony
4: entangle or catch in in or as if in a mesh [syn: {enmesh}, {ensnarl}]