makh.ber denotes the bronze meshwork made for and associated with the altar in Exodus.

The attested use denotes a bronze meshwork associated with the altar: it is made beneath the altar’s ledge, fitted with rings for poles, and listed among the altar’s equipment.

1. Bronze meshwork belonging to the altar · dominant

   In Exodus 27:4 and Exodus 38:4, the masculine singular absolute form names the bronze net-like work made for the altar and placed beneath its ledge. The construct forms in Exodus 35:16, Exodus 38:30, Exodus 38:5, and Exodus 39:39 identify it in relation to the altar; Exodus 38:5 places rings at its four ends for poles.

   Exodus 27:4Exodus 35:16Exodus 38:30Exodus 38:4Exodus 38:5Exodus 39:39

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB presents the term as “grate” in Exodus 27:4, Exodus 35:16, Exodus 38:4, Exodus 38:5, and Exodus 39:39, and as “grating” in Exodus 38:30. These renderings confirm the verse-level presentation rather than establish separate senses.