Mesh \Mesh\, n. [AS. masc, max, m?scre; akin to D. maas, masche, OHG. masca, Icel. m["o]skvi; 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.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Mesh \Mesh\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Meshed; p. pr. & vb. n. Meshing.]

To catch in a mesh. --Surrey.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Mesh \Mesh\, v. i. (Gearing) To engage with each other, as the teeth of wheels.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)