mesh

• Nom désignant un réseau ou une structure de fils interconnectés, ou l'état d'engrènement ou d'enchevêtrement.

A noun referring to a network or structure of interconnected strands, or the state of being interlocked or engaged.

1. Screen mesh sizeB2formalscientific

   A measure of the fineness of a screen, calculated as the number of openings per linear inch, used to classify particle sizes.

   Tamis (maille de tamis)

   • A 100-mesh screen has 100 openings per linear inch.
   • The powder was passed through a 200-mesh sieve to ensure uniformity.
   • Mesh size is critical in filtration and powder metallurgy.

2. Interlocking contactB2formaltechnical

   The state of two or more components fitting together closely, such as gear teeth or puzzle pieces.

   Engrènement

   • The gears achieved perfect mesh, allowing smooth transmission of power.
   • The bridge sections were designed to mesh without gaps.
   • Engineers checked the mesh of the assembly before final welding.

   Synonymesconjunctionengagementfitinterconnectioninterlockinterlockingmeshingunion

   Antonymesdisconnectiondisengagementseparation

3. Network topologyB2formalIT

   A network architecture in which every node is directly connected to every other node, providing full redundancy.

   Topologie maillée

   • A mesh network ensures that if one node fails, data can still travel through other paths.
   • Wireless mesh systems are popular for large homes and offices.
   • The company implemented a full mesh topology for its critical servers.

4. Woven fabricB1formal

   An open material made by interlacing threads, wires, or strands at regular intervals, used for nets, screens, and fences.

   Maillage textile

   • The window screen is made of fine wire mesh.
   • Fishermen repaired the torn mesh of the net.
   • Chain-link fencing uses a diamond-shaped mesh pattern.

   Synonymesgauzelatticenetnettingscreentullewebwebbing

5. Act of interlockingB2informal

   The process of coming together and engaging closely, often referring to mechanical parts or abstract cooperation.

   Engrènement

   • The mesh of the two teams' strategies was essential for the project's success.
   • The careful mesh of their ideas produced a brilliant solution.
   • The clockwork gears required precise mesh to run accurately.

   Synonymesengagementinterlockingmeshing

• Verbe désignant l'action de s'engrener ou de s'emboîter, souvent utilisé pour des parties mécaniques qui s'ajustent, ou au sens figuré pour des idées, des personnes ou des systèmes qui s'harmonisent et fonctionnent ensemble de manière cohérente.

A verb used to indicate the act of fitting together or interlocking, often referring to parts, ideas, or systems that work harmoniously.

1. Engage or interlockB2formal

   To fit together or interlock, as with the teeth of gears.

   S'engrener, s'emboîter

   • The gears meshed smoothly, transferring power to the wheels.
   • Make sure the cogs mesh correctly before starting the engine.
   • The teeth of the two gears meshed perfectly.

   Synonymesconnectcoordinateengageinterlockjoinlinkunite

2. Coordinate effectivelyB2formal

   To work together harmoniously, with all parts or people functioning as a unified whole.

   S'harmoniser

   • The team's skills meshed well, leading to a successful project.
   • Their ideas meshed perfectly, creating a cohesive plan.
   • The different departments need to mesh their efforts for the launch.

   Synonymesblendclickcoalescecoordinateharmonizeintegrateinterlockjibeunite

   Antonymesclashconflictmismatch

3. Work in harmonyB2informal

   To be compatible or in agreement; to function together without conflict.

   s'accorder, être en harmonie

   • Their personalities meshed from the very first meeting.
   • The new software meshes well with our existing systems.
   • The two musicians' styles meshed beautifully in the duet.

   Synonymesaccordagreecoincidecoordinatecorresponddovetailfitharmonizeinterlockmatch

   Antonymesclashconflictdivergemismatch

4. Entangle or catchC1formal

   To catch or become entangled in a net or similar structure.

   Empêtrer ou attraper (dans un filet)

   • The fishing net meshed a large school of fish.
   • Her hair became meshed in the branches of the tree.
   • The bird was meshed in the netting.

   Synonymescatchenmeshensnareentangleentrapnetsnaretangle

   Antonymesextricatefreerelease