lattice

The definition of lattice is a structure made from wood or metal pieces arranged in a criss-cross or diamond pattern with spaces in between.

(noun)

A metal fence that is made up of pieces of metal arranged in criss-cross patterns with open air in between the pieces of metal is an example of lattice.

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See lattice in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

  1. an openwork structure of crossed strips or bars of wood, metal, etc. used as a screen, support, etc.
  2. something resembling or suggesting such a structure
  3. a door, gate, shutter, trellis, etc. formed of such a structure
  4. Physics
    1. a three-dimensional pattern of points in space, as of atoms or groups of atoms in a solid or crystal
    2. space lattice
    3. the arrangement in a geometric pattern of fissionable and nonfissionable material in a nuclear reactor

Origin: ME latis < OFr lattis < latte < MHG < OHG latta: see lath

transitive verb latticed, latticing

  1. to arrange like a lattice; make a lattice of
  2. to furnish or cover with a lattice or latticework

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See lattice in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  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.
transitive verb lat·ticed, lat·tic·ing, lat·tic·es
To construct or furnish with a lattice or latticework.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English latis

Origin: , from Old French lattis

Origin: , from latte, lath

Origin: , of Germanic origin

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  • latˈticed adjective

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