meshwork
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Definition
- Noun:
- An open fabric of string, rope, or wire woven together at regular intervals: A structure consisting of interconnected strands or threads that cross each other, creating a network of open spaces.
Usage
- The term "meshwork" is used to describe a physical, often flexible, grid-like structure. It is a formal and technical word, commonly found in scientific, industrial, or artistic contexts to describe materials like wire mesh, netting, or certain biological tissues.
Examples
- Noun:
- The fence was made of a sturdy steel meshwork.
- Under the microscope, the capillary meshwork of the organ was clearly visible.
- She created a beautiful sculpture from a copper meshwork.
Advanced Usage
- "Meshwork of": Used to describe a complex, interwoven system that is not necessarily physical.
- The novel explores the intricate meshwork of relationships in a small village.
Variants and Related Words
- Mesh (noun/verb): A more common word with a very similar meaning as an open network; also means to fit together harmoniously.
- The gears meshed perfectly.
- Netting (noun): Material made of a meshwork, often used for catching things or as a barrier.
- Lattice (noun): A structure of crossed strips or bars, often forming a regular pattern, similar to a meshwork.
- Web (noun): A more irregular or natural meshwork, like a spider's web or a complex network.
Synonyms
- Network: A system of interconnected elements.
- Grid: A framework of parallel and perpendicular lines.
- Tracery: Ornamental stone openwork, often in a net-like pattern (specific to architecture).
Antonyms
- Solid sheet: A continuous, unbroken surface without openings.
- Barrier: A solid structure that blocks passage, as opposed to an open meshwork that may allow some passage.
Noun
- an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals