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trellis
[ trel-is ]
noun
- a frame or structure of latticework; lattice.
- a framework of this kind used as a support for growing vines or plants.
- a summerhouse, gazebo, arch, etc., made chiefly or completely of latticework.
- Heraldry. a charge of bendlets overlying bendlets sinister, the whole being cloué at the crossings.
verb (used with object)
- to furnish with a trellis.
- to enclose in a trellis.
- to train or support on a trellis.
- to form into or like a trellis.
trellis
/ ˈtrɛlɪs /
noun
- a structure or pattern of latticework, esp one used to support climbing plants
- an arch made of latticework
verb
- to interweave (strips of wood, etc) to make a trellis
- to provide or support with a trellis
Derived Forms
- ˈtrellis-ˌlike, adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of trellis1
Example Sentences
Perea also likes the idea of growing native Roger’s Red grapes on trellises in large containers to provide summer greenery, fall color when the leaves turn red and gold, and sculptural vines in the winter.
“Instead of putting up a trellis where plants climb up, we thought ‘Why don’t we plant it on top and have it climb down,’ ” Johnsen said.
“It’s what you would buy if you were going to grow a couple of tomatoes and maybe a miniature eggplant on a trellis on your patio.”
The famous trellises of the city hung heavy with grapes.
Because sweet potatoes have a vining habit, Sparks says they can be trellised to be less messy.
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