n. One of the clear spaces of a net or netting; an opening in network of a size determined by the distance apart of the knots by which the crossing twines or threads are united; also, a clear space between the threads or wires of a sieve.n. Figuratively, network; means of entanglement; anything that serves to entangle or constrain: often in the plural: as, the meshes of the law.n. plural In lace and similar fabrics, the whole background, often formed of threads very irregularly spaced.n. In machinery, the engagement of the teeth of gearing : as, the mesh of a toothed wheel with the teeth of a rack or with the cogs of another wheel.n. A tool used in embroidery, knitting, etc., for the production of stitching of regular size, and sometimes having a groove to guide the scissors.To make in meshes; form the meshes of.To catch in a net, as fish; hence, to entangle; entrap in meshes.To engage (the teeth of wheels or the teeth of a rack and pinion) with each other.To make meshes or nets.To become engaged, as the teeth of one wheel with those of another.An obsolete or dialectal form of mash.n. One of the subdivisons of a head or ear of wheat; a wheat spikelet.