Definitions for: Lattice


[n] framework consisting of an ornamental design made of strips of wood or metal
[n] small opening (like a window in a door) through which business can be transacted
[n] an arrangement of points or particles or objects in a regular periodic pattern in 2 or 3 dimensions



Webster (1913) Definition: Lat"tice, n. [OE. latis, F. lattis lathwork, fr. latte
lath. See Latten, 1st Lath.]
1. Any work of wood or metal, made by crossing laths, or thin
strips, and forming a network; as, the lattice of a
window; -- called also latticework.

The mother of Sisera looked out at a window, and
cried through the lattice. --Judg. v. 28.

2. (Her.) The representation of a piece of latticework used
as a bearing, the bands being vertical and horizontal.

Lattice bridge, a bridge supported by lattice girders, or
latticework trusses.

Lattice girder (Arch.), a girder of which the wed consists
of diagonal pieces crossing each other in the manner of
latticework.

Lattice plant (Bot.), an aquatic plant of Madagascar
(Ouvirandra fenestralis), whose leaves have interstices
between their ribs and cross veins, so as to resemble
latticework. A second species is O. Berneriana. The
genus is merged in Aponogeton by recent authors.


Lat"tice, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Latticed; p. pr. & vb.
n. Latticing.]
1. To make a lattice of; as, to lattice timbers.

2. To close, as an opening, with latticework; to furnish with
a lattice; as, to lattice a window.

To lattice up, to cover or inclose with a lattice.

Therein it seemeth he [Alexander] hath latticed up
C[ae]sar. --Sir T.
North.

Synonyms: fretwork, grille, latticework, wicket

See Also: arrangement, Bravais lattice, crystal lattice, frame, framework, framing, lath, opening, organisation, organization, space lattice, stump, system, treillage, trellis

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