In the event that asbestos-covered mesh is found, ensure its safety by damping the asbestos portion to prevent dust release and wrapping in a plastic bag.
Source: tatoeba (391895)
Mesh
/mɛʃ/
Synonyms for "mesh" (256 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (52)
Noun(16 words)
allurealternationarabesquebagbait the hookbasketrybasketworkbirdlimecan of wormscancellationcatchcatch outcheckchinese puzzleclutchescoactcoactioncobwebcomplementary distributioncomplex
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Adjective(1 words)
Verb(5 words)
Strong matches (76)
Related words (128)
interweavinginterworkinterworkingintricacyinveigleinvolvejungleknitknotlabyrinthlacelacerylaceworklacinglandlassolatticelattice-worklatticeworklime
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lurematchmazemeandermeshesmeshingmeshworkmessmorassmortisenailnetnettingnetworknooseperplexplexureplexusquid pro quoraddleravelreticlereticulationreticulereticulumriddleroperube goldberg contraptionsackscreenscreeningseesawsieveskeinsnafusnagsnake pitsnaresnarlsnigglespearspread the toilsstrainersystemtaketangletangle up withtangled skeintexturetissuetit for tattoilstracerytraptrellistrellis-worktrellisworktripwattleweaveweavingwebwebbingwebworkweftwheels within wheelswickerwickerworkwildernesswind
Verb(4 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: interlock, net, network, 3d object, align.
- Sentence evidence is available for mesh, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse, moby, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "mesh".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "mesh"
Keep "mesh" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "mesh" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "mesh", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "mesh" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
38 entriesShowing 16 of 38 words.
More specific
25 entriesPTFE meshbiologic meshbronze meshcomponent alignmentgrid meshhexahedral meshlatticemesh networkmesh topologymetal meshmodule integrationpolymer meshpolypropylene meshquadrilateral meshscreen meshsensor mesh
Showing 16 of 25 words.
Collocations
11 entriesfinite element meshlattice meshmedical meshmesh densitymesh fabricmesh networkmesh sizemesh topologystainless steel meshtriangular meshwire mesh
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
8 entriesSample sentences
14 total sentences available.
Tom purchased several yards of screening from the hardware store to replace the old mesh in the window screens, since the mesh had become too frayed and torn to serve its purpose.
Source: tatoeba (3028943)
The demolition site is covered with plastic mesh to keep down the dust.
Source: tatoeba (8567632)
This month, many Italians started pulling off mesh and plastic covers from their lemon trees, no longer worried that they need insulation from frost.
Source: tatoeba (8609798)
Showing 4 of 14 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "mesh"?
Closest matches include interlock, net, network, 3d object, align.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "mesh"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.