Noun
(uncountable) A flexible wire-mesh material, consisting of loosely woven wires in a simple rectangular grid.
(countable) A type of such fabric, differentiated by material, coating, wire diameter, and mesh size.
Source: en.wiktionary.orgStaple hardware cloth pieces in place, fasten them with screws and washers, or cover hardware cloth ends with five 8-foot-long boards measuring 1 inch by 2 inches. Source: Internet