Mesh
Uses
Uses
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* Meshes are often used to screen out insects. [Wire screens](/wiki/Window_screen "Window screen") on [windows](/wiki/Window "Window") and [mosquito netting](/wiki/Mosquito_net "Mosquito net") are meshes.
* Wire screens can be used to shield against [radio frequency](/wiki/Radio_frequency "Radio frequency") radiation, e.g. in [microwave ovens](/wiki/Microwave_oven "Microwave oven") and [Faraday cages](/wiki/Faraday_cage "Faraday cage").
* Metal and nylon wire mesh filters are used in [filtration](/wiki/Water_purification "Water purification").
* Wire mesh is used in guarding for secure areas and as protection in the form of [vandal](/wiki/Vandalism "Vandalism") screens.
* Wire mesh can be fabricated to produce park benches, [waste baskets](/wiki/Waste_basket "Waste basket") and other baskets for material handling.
* Woven meshes are basic to [screen printing](/wiki/Screen_printing "Screen printing").
* [Surgical mesh](/wiki/Surgical_mesh "Surgical mesh") is used to provide a reinforcing structure in surgical procedures like inguinal hernioplasty, and umbilical hernia repair.
* Meshes are used as drum heads in practice and electronic drum sets.
* [Fence](/wiki/Fence "Fence") for [livestock](/wiki/Livestock "Livestock") or [poultry](/wiki/Poultry "Poultry") ([chicken wire](/wiki/Chicken_wire "Chicken wire") or hardware cloth)
* Humane animal trapping uses woven or welded wire mesh cages ([chicken wire](/wiki/Chicken_wire "Chicken wire") or hardware cloth) to trap wild animals like raccoons and skunks in populated areas.
* Meshes can be used for eyes in masks.

How are meshes used as drum heads?