lattice
Translation
lattice, trellis, grid
Examples
A lattice of vines covered the wall.
A lattice of vines covered the wall.
The atoms form a crystal lattice.
The atoms form a crystal lattice.
Grammar Patterns
a lattice of (sth.) a structure made of strips crossing each other A lattice of vines covered the wall.
Similar Words
Synonyms: grid, trellis, network, framework
Etymology
From Old French 'latte' meaning a lath or a thin strip of wood, which were used to create such structures.
Memory Tips
Think of a pie with a 'lattice' top crust, made of crisscrossing strips of dough.