Mesh \mesh\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. meshed; p. pr. & vb. n meshing.]

1. To catch in a mesh. --Surrey
2. Keep engaged; "engaged the gears" [syn: engage, lock operate] [ant: disengage]
3. Coordinate in such a way that all parts work together effectively [syn: interlock]
4. Work together in harmony
5. Entangle or catch in in or as if in a mesh [syn: enmesh, ensnarl]

Mesh \mesh\, n. [AS. masc, max, m?scre; akin to D. maas, masche, OHG. masca, Icel. möskvi; 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
3. The number of opening per inch of a screen; measures size of particles; "a 100 mesh screen" or "100 mesh powdered cellulose"
4. Contact by fitting together; "the engagement of the clutch"; "the meshing of gears" [syn: engagement, meshing, interlocking]
5. An interconnected or intersecting configuration or system of components [syn: network, net, meshwork, reticulation]
6. An open fabric woven together at regular intervals [syn: net]
7. The act of interlocking or meshing; "an interlocking of arms by the police held the crowd in check" [syn: meshing, interlock, interlocking]