Mesh (?), n. [AS. masc, max, mscre; akin to D. maas, masche, OHG. masca, Icel. moskvi; 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
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.
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Mesh, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Meshed (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Meshing.]
To catch in a mesh.
Surrey.
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Mesh, v. i. Gearing
To engage with each other, as the teeth of wheels.
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