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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Mesh \Mesh\ (m[e^]sh), n. [AS. masc, max, m[ae]scre; akin to D.
maas, masche, OHG. masca, Icel. m["o]skvi; 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.
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A golden mesh to entrap the hearts of men. --Shak.
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2. (Gearing) The engagement of the teeth of wheels, or of a
wheel and rack.
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{Mesh stick}, a stick on which the mesh is formed in netting.
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