lat·tice (l t  s)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. [Middle English latis, from Old French lattis, from latte, lath, of Germanic origin .] lat ticed adj. |
lattice [lat-iss]
Noun
1. Also called: (latticework) a framework of strips of wood or metal interlaced in a diagonal pattern
2. a gate, screen, or fence formed of such a framework
3. an array of atoms, ions, or molecules in a crystal or an array of points indicating their positions in space
Verb
[-ticing, -ticed]
to make, adorn, or supply with a lattice [Old French latte lath]
latticed adj
| 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. |
A network of intersecting positional lines printed on a map or chart from which a fix may be obtained.
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  lattice - an arrangement of points or particles or objects in a regular periodic pattern in 2 or 3 dimensionsorganization, 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 transactedopening - 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 metalframework - a structure supporting or containing something lath - a narrow thin strip of wood used as backing for plaster or to make latticework |
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