lattice — A structure made of strips of wood or metal crossed over each other with regular spaces between, forming a pattern of diamonds or squares
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A structure made of strips of wood or metal crossed over each other with regular spaces between, forming a pattern of diamonds or squares
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlætɪs/
Example Sentences
- My grandma's apple pie has a beautiful lattice crust on top.
- The cat got stuck between the lattice fence, meowing dramatically as if it were a prisoner.
- Scientists studied how atoms arrange themselves in a crystal lattice.
lattice
NOUN[/ˈlætɪs/]
A structure made of strips of wood or metal crossed over each other with regular spaces between, forming a pattern of diamonds or squares
The gardener trains climbing roses up the wooden lattice against the sunny wall.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'lattis', derived from 'latte' meaning a thin strip of wood or lath.
Breakdown
latt- (thin wooden strip, lath) + -ice (noun suffix)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandma's apple pie has a beautiful lattice crust on top.”
“The cat got stuck between the lattice fence, meowing dramatically as if it were a prisoner.”
“Scientists studied how atoms arrange themselves in a crystal lattice.”
“He tried to climb the lattice like a superhero, but ended up tangled like spaghetti.”
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