Noun We covered the blueberry bushes in nylon mesh to keep the birds from the fruit. a routine request that got hung up in the meshes of the state bureaucracy Verb They meshed traditions from several cultures into one wedding ceremony. The book tries to mesh philosophy and humor. The two plans mesh well. The gears weren't meshing properly. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Rather than relying on one router, a mesh network adds satellite modules around your home, blanketing the entire area with coverage. Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 29 Aug. 2022 Make sure to pour through a fine mesh sieve to eliminate the seeds. Samantha Lande, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2022 Pour the mixture through a fine mesh sieve, separating the oil from the solids.BostonGlobe.com, 17 May 2022 After the probes were inserted, each fish carcass was suspended in a plastic mesh netting in a plastic frame. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 9 Aug. 2022 Eventually the pens themselves can become putrid as their mesh is clogged by mussels and seaweed. Richard Adams Carey, WSJ, 29 July 2022 The Fully Alani looks nice and keeps you cool, thanks to its mesh back. Scott Gilbertson, Wired, 14 July 2022 Their steel mesh provides an attractive, professional look, and is tight enough to prevent fine debris, like shingle grit, from entering the gutter. Alex Rennie, Popular Mechanics, 1 June 2022 Place your herbs in its mesh, metal pod, and prepare them with the LEVO II’s dry and activation cycles. Brandt Ranj, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2022
Verb
On the field: The Golden Bears’ strength will be at the forward position with both Wilson and Lane returning, as the veteran tandem will look to mesh with the younger players on the roster. Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 1 Sep. 2022 Wedding planners say their job has always been about trying to mesh fairytale ideals with real-world budgets, but today that feat is harder than ever as nearly every aspect of the event, no matter how mundane, is more expensive. Martha C. White For Cnn Business, CNN, 23 Aug. 2022 In this collectivist culture — and in any culture, really — the best-case scenario would be for both partners to mesh well with each other’s families. Sonia Rao, Washington Post, 17 Aug. 2022 It's made from the same water-resistant nylon and mesh inner that drew us to its packing cubes. Jacqueline Saguin, Good Housekeeping, 19 Aug. 2022 The district said starting in the 2022-2023 school year, sixth- through 12th-grade students will no longer be allowed to carry backpacks that are not clear or mesh. Lindsey Bever, Washington Post, 19 July 2022 The classic string bikini gets a modern upgrade with a coordinating button-up or mesh dress—your new beachside look is seamlessly sorted. Rachel Besser, Vogue, 18 Jan. 2022 The various hub partners had to design a template that would enable these technologies to mesh smoothly and efficiently.Forbes, 7 July 2022 The search for yesteryear media exemplifies HÄN’s mode of storytelling, which works to mesh the influence of past archives with modern life. Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 5 July 2022 See More
Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English, probably from Middle Dutch maesche; akin to Old High German masca mesh, Lithuanian mazgos knot