meshing

• Nom désignant le processus de mise en prise ou d'engrènement, ainsi qu'un tissu ou un filet à mailles ouvertes en matière entrelacée.

A noun referring to the process of fitting together or interlocking, as well as an open fabric or network of woven material.

1. Contact by fitting togetherB2formaltechnical

   The condition or process of parts coming into contact by interlocking or fitting closely, such as gear teeth or mechanical components.

   Engrènement

   • The meshing of the gears was perfectly smooth after lubrication.
   • Engineers checked the meshing of the clutch plates for any wear.
   • Proper meshing is essential for the transmission to function efficiently.

   Synonymescouplingengagementfittinginterlockingmating

2. Open fabric or networkA2formal

   An open fabric made of string, rope, or wire woven together at regular intervals, forming a net or screen.

   Réseau, treillis

   • The window is covered with a fine wire meshing to keep insects out.
   • A nylon meshing is used for the filter bag in the vacuum cleaner.
   • The fishing net was made of a durable plastic meshing.

   Synonymesgauzelatticemeshnetnettingnetworkscreenweb

3. Act of interlockingB2formaltechnical

   The action or process of two or more things interlocking or becoming engaged with each other.

   Engrènement

   • The meshing of the two software systems required careful configuration.
   • During assembly, the meshing of the components must be tested thoroughly.
   • The meshing of ideas between the teams led to a successful collaboration.

   Synonymesengagementinterconnectioninterlockinglinkage

• 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