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lattice

[ lat-is ]

noun

  1. a structure of crossed wooden or metal strips usually arranged to form a diagonal pattern of open spaces between the strips.

    Synonyms: grid, screen, grille, trellis

  2. a window, gate, or the like consisting of such a structure.
  3. Physics. the structure of fissionable and nonfissionable materials geometrically arranged within a nuclear reactor.
  4. Also called Bravais lattice, crystal lattice, space lattice. Crystallography. an arrangement in space of isolated points lattice points in a regular pattern, showing the positions of atoms, molecules, or ions in the structure of a crystal.
  5. Mathematics. a partially ordered set in which every subset containing exactly two elements has a greatest lower bound or intersection and a least upper bound or union.


verb (used with object)

, lat·ticed, lat·tic·ing.
  1. to furnish with a lattice or latticework.
  2. to form into or arrange like latticework.

lattice

/ ˈlætɪs /

noun

  1. Also calledlatticework an open framework of strips of wood, metal, etc, arranged to form an ornamental pattern
    1. a gate, screen, etc, formed of such a framework
    2. ( as modifier )

      a lattice window

  2. something, such as a decorative or heraldic device, resembling such a framework
  3. 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


verb

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

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Derived Forms

  • ˈlatticed, adjective

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Other Words From

  • lattice·like adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of lattice1

1350–1400; Middle English latis < Middle French lattis, derivative of latte lath < Germanic; lath

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Word History and Origins

Origin of lattice1

C14: from Old French lattis, from latte lath

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Example Sentences

The fence, with the open squares in the lattice serving as solid notches, is perfect for resting and aiming a rifle.

Models wore beaded headpieces with lattice-work and pearl-encrusted boots.

I love her lattice crust variation, and the addition of nutmeg sauce takes it to a whole other level.

They say the ladder construct is out, lattice is in, for men and women.

A very brief exercise of Mr. Sikess art sufficed to overcome the fastening of the lattice, and it soon stood wide open also.

In fact, she was placed in a room—or rather an erection of three storeys or rooms—of stout lattice-work in a turret of the castle.

The ball, he observed, was made of light bands or lathes arranged somewhat in the form of lattice-work.

Through the lattice windows the murmur of a stream can be heard, on whose banks—but we shall come to that directly.

Grendel means, originally, no more than a bar or rod, or a palisade or lattice-work made of such bars or rods.

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