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meshing

meshing

7.1
Parts with teeth fitting together so they turn smoothly
  • noun
  • /ˈmɛʃɪŋ/
  • Specialized
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  • The meshing of the gears in the clock ensures that it keeps accurate time.

Examples

  • The technician checked the meshing of the gears to prevent any operational issues in the equipment.

  • They are usually preferable, and in this particular case you want to have LE here and LE there, uniform meshing, uniform meshing.

  • Proper meshing between the two mechanical components is essential for the machinery to function smoothly.

Synonyms

engagement
vsmeshing
  • Specialized
10 7.1

One part fitting into another so they work together

describes gears or parts actually fitting and locking to transmit motion
interlocking
vsmeshing
4 5.5

Fitting parts together so they move as one

is used mainly for gears and mechanical parts engaging with each other
mesh
vsmeshing
4 4.7

A close connection between parts or people that work together

is specific to gears and mechanical parts fitting with each other
interlock
vsmeshing
1 5.7

The way parts join so they fit tightly and move together

focuses on gears fitting teeth together rather than general joining
interdigitation
vsmeshing
  • Specialized
9.6

A way parts fit together like interlocking fingers

is specific to gears and mechanical parts rather than biological fitting

Antonyms

89 2.6

The process of moving apart or staying apart

Being separate from people, things, or contact, for example losing internet

How Interlocked

meshing
  • Specialized
7.1
engagement
  • Specialized
10 7.1
contact
371 1.0
separation
89 2.6

Surface Forms

meshing singular
meshing plural

Morphology

meshing = mesh (transparent) = mesh + ing

Direct derivation from the verb 'mesh' meaning 'to interlock'; 'meshing' denotes the action/process of parts fitting together.

Etymology

Meshing comes from mesh, which means 'net' or 'net-like'. Think of gear teeth fitting together like the loops of a net, so meshing is parts fitting or interlocking to work smoothly.