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lattice
[ lat-is ]
noun
- a structure of crossed wooden or metal strips usually arranged to form a diagonal pattern of open spaces between the strips.
- a window, gate, or the like consisting of such a structure.
- Physics. the structure of fissionable and nonfissionable materials geometrically arranged within a nuclear reactor.
- Also called Bravais lattice, crystal lattice, space lattice. Crystallography. an arrangement in space of isolated points lattice points in a regular pattern, showing the positions of atoms, molecules, or ions in the structure of a crystal.
- Mathematics. a partially ordered set in which every subset containing exactly two elements has a greatest lower bound or intersection and a least upper bound or union.
verb (used with object)
- to furnish with a lattice or latticework.
- to form into or arrange like latticework.
lattice
/ ˈlætɪs /
noun
- Also calledlatticework an open framework of strips of wood, metal, etc, arranged to form an ornamental pattern
- a gate, screen, etc, formed of such a framework
- ( as modifier )
a lattice window
- something, such as a decorative or heraldic device, resembling such a framework
- an array of objects or points in a periodic pattern in two or three dimensions, esp an array of atoms, ions, etc, in a crystal or an array of points indicating their positions in space See also Bravais lattice
verb
- to make, adorn, or supply with a lattice or lattices
Derived Forms
- ˈlatticed, adjective
Other Words From
- lattice·like adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of lattice1
Example Sentences
The fence, with the open squares in the lattice serving as solid notches, is perfect for resting and aiming a rifle.
Models wore beaded headpieces with lattice-work and pearl-encrusted boots.
I love her lattice crust variation, and the addition of nutmeg sauce takes it to a whole other level.
They say the ladder construct is out, lattice is in, for men and women.
A very brief exercise of Mr. Sikess art sufficed to overcome the fastening of the lattice, and it soon stood wide open also.
In fact, she was placed in a room—or rather an erection of three storeys or rooms—of stout lattice-work in a turret of the castle.
The ball, he observed, was made of light bands or lathes arranged somewhat in the form of lattice-work.
Through the lattice windows the murmur of a stream can be heard, on whose banks—but we shall come to that directly.
Grendel means, originally, no more than a bar or rod, or a palisade or lattice-work made of such bars or rods.
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