lath (l th)n. pl. laths (l  z, lths) 1. a. A thin strip of wood or metal, usually nailed in rows to framing supports as a substructure for plaster, shingles, slates, or tiles. b. A building material, such as a sheet of metal mesh, used for similar purposes. 2. a. A quantity of laths; lathing. b. Work made with or from lath. tr.v. lathed, lath·ing, laths To build, cover, or line with laths. [Middle English latthe, probably alteration (influenced by Welsh llath, rod) of Old English lætt.] |
lath [lɑːθ]
n pl laths [lɑːðz lɑːθs]
1. (Miscellaneous Technologies / Building) one of several thin narrow strips of wood used to provide a supporting framework for plaster, tiles, etc.
2. (Miscellaneous Technologies / Building) expanded sheet metal, wire mesh, etc., used to provide backing for plaster or rendering
3. any thin strip of wood
vb
(Miscellaneous Technologies / Building) (tr) to attach laths to (a ceiling, roof, floor, etc.)
[Old English lætt; related to Dutch lat, Old High German latta]
lathlike adj
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| Noun | 1. |  lath - a narrow thin strip of wood used as backing for plaster or to make latticeworkfretwork, latticework, lattice - framework consisting of an ornamental design made of strips of wood or metal |
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