meshing | ||
1. | [ noun ] contact by fitting together | |
Synonyms: | mesh interlocking engagement | |
Examples: | "the engagement of the clutch" "the meshing of gears" |
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Related terms: | contact engage engage | |
2. | [ noun ] (clothing) an interconnected or intersecting configuration or system of components | |
Synonyms: | net network meshwork reticulation mesh | |
Examples: | "there was a hole in the network where some of the strands were broken" "he used a copper frame with copper meshing" |
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Related terms: | system reseau computer_network grid hairnet chicken_wire reseau gauze reticle save-all snood spark_arrester early_warning_system safety_net tulle wirework backbone enmesh | |
3. | [ noun ] the act of interlocking or meshing | |
Synonyms: | interlock interlocking mesh | |
Examples: | "an interlocking of arms by the police held the crowd in check" |
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Related terms: | catch engage interlock | |
Similar spelling: |
Messing Messinger Meisinger messianic Messenger Mekong Meekins mechanic messiness mechanize mechanist mechanism mechanise mechanics |