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meshwork

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[mesh-wurk] / ˈmɛʃˌwɜrk /

noun

  1. meshed material or a structure of meshes; a network.


Etymology

Origin of meshwork

First recorded in 1820–30; mesh + work

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At the base of protrusions, RhoA triggers non-muscle myosin II to pull on the actin meshwork and haul in the protrusions.

From Science Daily Dec. 13, 2023

Examined under a microscope, the tiny sections of rock Turner uncovered contain a meshwork of three-dimensional structures — branching out in a distinctive way and rejoining — that closely resembles modern sponge skeletons.

From Washington Post Jul. 29, 2021

Could it be that the best description of how nature works is, in fact, a harmonic meshwork of life?

From Salon May 30, 2021

A grid map places an abstract geometric meshwork upon a space, a meshwork within which any item or individual can be coordinated.

From The Guardian Sep. 22, 2018

The naval officer, then as now, did not soil his hands, wore a sword, and was swathed in an inextricable meshwork of red tape, service codes, and High Toryism.

From An Ocean Tramp by William McFee

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