meshwork
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of meshwork
Example Sentences
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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
Their miles and miles’ worth of delicate meshwork compose a complicated filtration system that metabolizes cellular waste, maintains blood pressure, and regulates acid buildup.
From Slate • Jun. 27, 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
At the outer corners of my eyes a place was preparing for a fine meshwork which would close up when I laughed.
From Woman by Marx, Magdeleine
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