meshlike
Having open weave
Meshlike describes something resembling a mesh—having an open, interwoven structure with holes or gaps between crossing strands: meshlike fabric, a meshlike pattern of blood vessels.
The word applies to anything with a net-like or grid-like quality, whether physical or abstract.
Interlaced on loom
- fabricWoven or knit material
- gauzeOpen-weave medical fabric
- nettingInterlaced open fabric
- laceOpen-weave ornamental fabric
tulle · cheesecloth · scrim · filigree · knit · crochet · macrame · weave
Openwork of crossed strips
- gridFramework of intersecting lines
- netFinal amount remaining
- webInterwoven filament structure
- matrixOrdered numerical arrangement
trellis · honeycomb · reticulation · crisscross · framework · scaffold · tessellation · fretwork
Linked for data exchange
- interlinkingJoining in mutual connection
- webbedConnected by membrane
- intertwinedTwisted together, connected
- interwovenLaced through one another
linked · joined · connected · integrated · interdependent · branching · convergent · nodal
Allowing passage of fluids
- breathablePermits air passage
- perforatedHaving holes throughout
- sieveMesh filtering utensil
- filtrationSeparating solids from liquids
penetrable · pervious · ventilated · airflow · diffusive · strainer · colander · membrane
woven
Interlaced on loom
lace · tulle · cheesecloth · scrim · filigree · knit · crochet · macrame · weave · matting
lattice
Openwork of crossed strips
matrix · trellis · honeycomb · reticulation · crisscross · framework · scaffold · tessellation · fretwork · tracery
networked
Linked for data exchange
- interlinkingJoining in mutual connection
- webbedConnected by membrane
- intertwinedTwisted together, connected
interwoven · linked · joined · connected · integrated · interdependent · branching · convergent · nodal · synaptic
porous
Allowing passage of fluids
- breathablePermits air passage
- perforatedHaving holes throughout
- sieveMesh filtering utensil
filtration · penetrable · pervious · ventilated · airflow · diffusive · strainer · colander · membrane · filter