- latticework
- noun Date: 15th century a lattice or work made of lattices
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
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Latticework — is an ornamental, lattice framework consisting of a criss crossed pattern of strips of building material, usually wood or metal, but it can be made of any building material. The design is created by crossing the strips to form a decorative… … Wikipedia
Latticework — Lat tice*work , n. Same as {Lattice}, n., 1. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
latticework — also lattice work, late 15c., from LATTICE (Cf. lattice) + WORK (Cf. work) … Etymology dictionary
latticework — [lat′iswʉrk΄] n. 1. a lattice 2. lattices collectively; trelliswork: Also latticing … English World dictionary
latticework — Lattice Lat tice, n. [OE. latis, F. lattis lathwork, fr. latte lath. See {Latten}, 1st {Lath}.] 1. Any work of wood, metal, plastic, or other solid material, made by crossing a series of parallel laths, or thin strips, with another series at a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
latticework — [[t]læ̱tɪswɜː(r)k[/t]] N UNCOUNT Latticework is any structure that is made in the form of a lattice. ...balconies shaded with latticework which lets in air but not light. ...latticework chairs … English dictionary
latticework — lattice ► NOUN 1) a structure or pattern consisting of strips crossing each other with square or diamond shaped spaces left between. 2) a regular repeated three dimensional arrangement of atoms, ions, or molecules in a metal or other crystalline… … English terms dictionary
latticework — /lat is werrk /, n. 1. work consisting of crossed strips usually arranged in a diagonal pattern of open spaces. 2. a lattice. [1480 90; LATTICE + WORK] * * * … Universalium
latticework — noun A lattice or latticelike structure; interlacing laths or strips … Wiktionary
latticework — lat|tice|work [ lætıs,wɜrk ] noun uncount a lattice structure … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
