Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Mesh \Mesh\, n. [AS. masc, max, m?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.

            A golden mesh to entrap the hearts of men. --Shak.

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

   {Mesh stick}, a stick on which the mesh is formed in netting.