Definition

1. 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

1. an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals