Open weave (4 letters)

{ Answer }

MESH

{ Related Clues }

Coordinate
Dovetail
Entangle
Grid
Interlock
Intertwine
Net
Netting
Network
Screen
Screening
Strainer
Engage, as gears
Fit together
Net material
Sieve, essentially
Chicken coop material
Go well together
What gears do
Work well together

{ Tags }

coordinate, do, dovetail, engage, entangle, fit, gears, go, grid, interlock, intertwine, material, mesh, net, netting, network, protection, together, well, what, work

{ Notes }

The answer MESH is seen frequently, appearing about once every 110 puzzles.

{ Definition }

MESH as a noun:

1. the number of opening per inch of a screen; measures size of particles; "a 100 mesh screen"; "100 mesh powdered cellulose"

2. (engagement, mesh, meshing, interlocking) = contact by fitting together; "the engagement of the clutch"; "the meshing of gears"

3. (mesh topology, mesh) = the topology of a network whose components are all connected directly to every other component

4. (net, network, mesh, meshing, meshwork) = an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals

5. (mesh, meshing, interlock, interlocking) = the act of interlocking or meshing; "an interlocking of arms by the police held the crowd in check"

MESH as a verb:

1. (engage, mesh, lock, operate) = keep engaged; "engaged the gears"

2. (interlock, mesh) = coordinate in such a way that all parts work together effectively

3. work together in harmony

4. (enmesh, mesh, ensnarl) = entangle or catch in (or as if in) a mesh