meshes
|mesh/es|
B1
/ˈmɛʃɪz/
(mesh)
interlocking network
Etymology
Etymology Information
'mesh' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'mæsce', where it meant 'net, snare'.
Historical Evolution
'mesh' changed from Middle English 'mesche' / 'meshe' (borrowed from Old English 'mæsce') and eventually became the modern English word 'mesh'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'netting' or 'snare', but over time it also gained the verb sense 'to interlock' or 'to fit together', which is now common usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural of 'mesh': a net-like structure or fabric of connected strands or wires.
The meshes in the fence kept out small animals.
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Last updated: 2026/01/03 19:58