IPA: /mɛʃ/
KK: /mɛʃ/
To fit together or work well with something else; to become interlocked or engaged.
The two gears mesh perfectly, allowing the machine to run smoothly.
Past: meshed
Past Participle: meshed
A type of fabric or structure made of interconnected threads or wires, often used to create nets or screens.
The gardener used a mesh to protect the plants from insects.
To cause things to fit or work together closely, like gears in a machine or different parts of a system.
The engineer had to mesh the two systems to ensure they functioned properly together.
Past: meshed
Past Participle: meshed
Mesh → The word 'mesh' originates from Old English 'mæsce', meaning a net or a network. It refers to a structure made of interlaced or woven materials, typically used for catching or holding things together.
Think of a 'net' or 'network' when you hear 'mesh' — it helps you remember that mesh refers to a structure made of interlaced materials.