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lat·tice  (lts)

n.

1.

a. An open framework made of strips of metal, wood, or similar material overlapped or overlaid in a regular, usually crisscross pattern.

b. A structure, such as a window, screen, or trellis, made of or containing such a framework.

2. Something, such as a decorative motif or heraldic bearing, that resembles an open, patterned framework.

3. Physics

a. A regular, periodic configuration of points, particles, or objects throughout an area or a space, especially the arrangement of ions or molecules in a crystalline solid.

b. The spatial arrangement of fissionable and nonfissionable materials in a nuclear reactor.

tr.v. lat·ticed, lat·tic·ing, lat·tic·es

To construct or furnish with a lattice or latticework.

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[Middle English latis, from Old French lattis, from latte, lath, of Germanic origin .]

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latticed adj.

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lattice [ˈlætɪs]

n

1. (Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Crafts) Also called latticework an open framework of strips of wood, metal, etc., arranged to form an ornamental pattern

2. (Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Crafts)

a.  a gate, screen, etc., formed of such a framework

b.  (as modifier) a lattice window

3. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Art Terms) something, such as a decorative or heraldic device, resembling such a framework

4. (Chemistry) an array of objects or points in a periodic pattern in two or three dimensions, esp an array of atoms, ions, etc., in a crystal or an array of points indicating their positions in space See also Bravais lattice

vb

to make, adorn, or supply with a lattice or lattices

[from Old French lattis, from latte lath]

latticed  adj

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lattice  (lts)

A set of points that, when joined together, form the geometric shape of a mineral crystal. The lattice of the mineral halite, for example, is in the shape of a cube. See more at crystal.

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A network of intersecting positional lines printed on a map or chart from which a fix may be obtained.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	lattice - an arrangement of points or particles or objects in a regular periodic pattern in 2 or 3 dimensions organization, arrangement, organisation, system - an organized structure for arranging or classifying; "he changed the arrangement of the topics"; "the facts were familiar but it was in the organization of them that he was original"; "he tried to understand their system of classification" Bravais lattice, crystal lattice, space lattice - a 3-dimensional geometric arrangement of the atoms or molecules or ions composing a crystal
	2.	lattice - small opening (like a window in a door) through which business can be transacted grille, wicket opening - a vacant or unobstructed space that is man-made; "they left a small opening for the cat at the bottom of the door" stump - (cricket) any of three upright wooden posts that form the wicket
	3.	lattice - framework consisting of an ornamental design made of strips of wood or metal fretwork, latticework framework - a structure supporting or containing something lath - a narrow thin strip of wood used as backing for plaster or to make latticework treillage, trellis - latticework used to support climbing plants

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lattice

noun grid, network, web, grating, mesh, grille, trellis, fretwork, tracery, latticework, openwork, reticulation We were crawling along the narrow steel lattice of the bridge.

Translations

lattice [ˈlætɪs]

A. N → enrejado m; (on window) → reja f, celosía f

B. CPD lattice window N → ventana f de celosía

lattice [ˈlætɪs] n (= pattern, structure) → treillis m
lattice window n → fenêtre f à petits carreaux

lattice

n → Gitter nt

lattice [ˈlætɪs] n (gen) → reticolato; (for plants) → graticcio, traliccio (Chem) → reticolo cristallino