metal mesh

collocation in English

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metal
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˈmet.əl/us
/ˈmet̬.əl/
a chemical element, such as iron or gold, or a mixture of such elements, such as steel, that is generally hard and strong, and through which electricity and heat ...
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mesh
noun[C or U]
uk
/meʃ/us
/meʃ/
(a piece of) material like a net with spaces in it, made from wire, plastic, ...
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(Definition ofmetalandmeshfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Note the band inside the mask, and black paint on themetalmeshto help reduce glare.
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The oak frames contain either clear glass, reflective glass ormetalmesh.
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For its repair a finemetalmesh, called a stent, has to be inserted to reinforce the weak point.
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Expandedmetalmeshanti-dazzle fence costs about £5,500 per mile.
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This consists of a fence of expandedmetalmesh.
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Would it not be much simpler, as is the case in many parts of the country, to cover these receptacles withmetalmesh?
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It's fitted with three electrodes: an electron-emitting, hot cathode, ametalmeshgrid, and an anode.
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These rooms are spaces that are completely enclosed by one or more layers of a finemetalmeshor perforated sheet metal.
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Traditionally, such devices are fabricated frommetalmeshand remain in the body permanently or until removed through further surgical intervention.
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The large size of dish required for lower frequencies led to the dishes being constructed frommetalmeshon a metal framework.
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As a result, his body is a patchwork of large scars, chunks of missing flesh supported bymetalmesh, and stitch marks.
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To achieve this, he used a technique to thread themetalmeshthrough the sponge and wrap it around the outside.
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They can be divided intometalmeshgloves, cut and sewn, and seamless knitted gloves.
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This energy is taken from the interior of the safe (metalmesh), thus making the interior cooler.
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Packing materials such asmetalmesh, steel wool or metal washers may be used to fill the chambers and further dissipate and cool the gases.
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Such a spark arrestor typically consists of a double layer ofmetalmesh, which catches the ember and allows the flue gas to escape.
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An orchestra pit and 100ft m-wide stage are accented by enormous weaving ribbons of coloredmetalmeshthat sweep across the theatre.
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Tropical frogs also often require an air flow; cages withmetalmeshon at least two walls should provide them with enough air flow.
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