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Synonyms for mesh

Most common

network net lattice netting fit interstice

Synonyms by meaning

Noun

1. Network — the opening or space enclosed by the threads of a net between knot and knot, or the threads enclosing such a…

network, net, netting, lattice, meshwork, snare

2. Interlocking

interlocking, engagement

Verb

2. Enmesh

enmesh, ensnarl

Definitions

  1. n. 1

    The opening or space enclosed by the threads of a net between knot and knot, or the threads enclosing such a space.

  2. n. 2

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

  3. v. 1

    To connect together by interlocking, as gears do.

  4. v. 2

    To fit in; to come together harmoniously.

    The music meshed well with the visuals in that film.

Forms

Plural
meshes → networks, nets, nettings, lattices…
Past participle
meshed
e.g. meshed → locked, operated, engaged, enmeshed…

Example sentences

  • network Fadil quickly developed a network of drug dealers.
  • net Net-profit comes to 10 million dollars every year.
  • netting Ziri noticed a deer stand with a camouflage netting around it.
  • fit We'd like to exchange this jacket. It doesn't fit.

Popularity over time

Word1850 → 2019Trend
meshsteady
networkrising
netfalling
latticefalling
nettingsteady
fitrising

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

3 letters
fit1, net1
4 letters
lock1
5 letters
snare1
6 letters
engage2, enmesh2
7 letters
network2, operate3, lattice2, netting2, ensnarl2
8 letters
meshwork
9 letters
interlock3, intricacy4
10 letters
engagement3, interstice
12 letters
interlocking4, entanglement4

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (engage2 = 2 syllables).

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