mesh

Definition

A structure made of connected strands of metal, fiber, or other flexible/ductile material, with evenly spaced openings between them.

Etymology

From Middle English mesche, from Old English masc (“net”) (perhaps influenced in form by related Old English mæscre (“mesh, spot”)), from the related Proto-Germanic *maskwǭ and *maskrǭ respectively, from Proto-Indo-European *mezg- (“to knit, twist, plait”). Akin to Old High German māsca (“mesh”), Old Saxon maska (“net”), Old Norse mǫskvi, mǫskun (“mesh”).

Example Sentences

• "a golden mesh to entrap the hearts of men"