lat·tice·work

(lăt′ĭs-wûrk′)

1. A lattice or latticelike structure.

2. An open, crisscross pattern or weave.

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latticework

(ˈlætɪsˌwɜːk)

open frameworks of strips of wood, metal, etc, arranged to form an ornamental pattern on structures, furniture, etc(as modifier)

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lat•tice•work

(ˈlæt ɪsˌwɜrk)

n.

1. work consisting of crossed strips usu. arranged in a diagonal pattern of open spaces.

2. a lattice.

[1480–90]

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun

latticework - framework consisting of an ornamental design made of strips of wood or metal

fretwork, lattice

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

Translations

latticework

[ˈlætɪswɜːk] N → enrejado m; (on window) → celosía f

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latticework

n → Gitterwerk nt

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Then he withdrew into the corridor and pulled the latticework barrier across the opening.

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