Mesh (mĕsh), n. [AS.
masc, max, mæscre; 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.
Mesh stick, a stick on which the mesh is
formed in netting.
Mesh, v. t. [imp. & p.
p. Meshed (?); p. pr. & vb. n.
Meshing.] To catch in a mesh. Surrey.
Mesh, v. i. (Gearing) To
engage with each other, as the teeth of wheels.