mesh
UK[mɛʃ]US[mɛʃ]
n
A material made of a network of wire or thread
n
The coming together or fitting together of different parts or ideas
v
To fit together or combine in an effective way
Etymology
The word "mesh" entered English in the late 14th century, originally referring to an opening in a net. It derives from Middle Dutch "maesche," which in turn comes from Proto-Germanic mask- meaning "net, loop." This Germanic root is likely related to the Latin "macula," meaning "spot" or "mesh of a net," suggesting a very ancient Proto-Indo-European concept of a perforated or open-work structure. The literal meaning of a net-like fabric logically extended to the figurative sense of things interlocking or fitting together seamlessly, much like the threads of a net.
Analysis
The word "mesh" is a simplex word of Germanic origin. It is not productively formed from smaller, separable morphemes in modern English.
Examples
The screen door has a fine wire mesh to keep out insects.
Our plans for the project need to mesh with the overall company strategy.
The gears meshed perfectly, allowing the machine to operate smoothly.