feinmaschig
fine-meshed; dense
English translations
- 01
fine-meshed
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Gewebe oder Netz mit sehr kleinen Öffnungen.
- English meaning
- fine-meshed
- Synonym
- engmaschig, dicht
- German example
- Das feinmaschige Netz hielt auch die kleinsten Insekten ab.
- English example
- The fine-meshed net kept even the smallest insects out.
- Comparative
- feinmaschigerSuperlative: am feinmaschigsten
Related words
- engmaschig
Close-meshed, tight-knit
- kleinmaschig
Fine-meshed
Example sentences with “feinmaschig”
Das Netz ist sehr feinmaschig. (The net is very fine-meshed.)
Frequently asked questions
Can this be used metaphorically?
Yes, for example, a 'feinmaschiges Kontrollsystem' (a tight/thorough control system).