Mesh stick

Mesh stick
Mesh Mesh (m[e^]sh), n. [AS. masc, max, m[ae]scre; akin to D. maas, masche, OHG. masca, Icel. m["o]skvi; cf. Lith. mazgas a knot, megsti to weave nets, to knot.] 1. The opening or space inclosed by the threads of a net between knot and knot, or the threads inclosing such a space; network; a net. [1913 Webster]

A golden mesh to entrap the hearts of men. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

2. (Gearing) The engagement of the teeth of wheels, or of a wheel and rack. [1913 Webster]

{Mesh stick}, a stick on which the mesh is formed in netting. [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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