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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

The eco-tree, and other urban installations around the city such as the Orquideorama, a wooden meshwork of modular “flower-tree” structures in the botanical gardens, are part of this image rebuild.

From The Guardian Sep. 19, 2015

Let us examine, on a misty morning, the meshwork that has been constructed during the night. 

From The Life of the Spider by Alexander Teixeira de Mattos

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