Lattice
(noun)
- A structure made of strips of metal, wood, or other material crossed and fastened together at regular intervals, used as a screen or support for climbing plants, as a decorative feature, or as a structure in engineering.
- A regular pattern or network of intersecting lines or shapes, especially a geometric pattern formed by crossing or interlacing strips or bars.
Origin:
From middle english 'latis' meaning 'a trellis for supporting plants'.
Examples:
- The front porch of the house was covered with a wooden lattice, providing shade and a place for climbing plants.
- The lattice design of the metal gate added a decorative touch to the entrance of the garden.
- The lattice structure of the bridge was carefully engineered to support the heavy weight of the trains.
- The lattice pattern in the fabric was created by crossing threads of different colors.
- The scientist used a lattice model to study the properties of the material.