lattice

1. n. 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. Source: opted

2. n. The representation of a piece of latticework used as a bearing, the bands being vertical and horizontal. Source: opted

3. v. i. To make a lattice of; as, to lattice timbers. Source: opted

4. v. i. To close, as an opening, with latticework; to furnish with a lattice; as, to lattice a window. Source: opted

5. n. an arrangement of points or particles or objects in a regular periodic pattern in 2 or 3 dimensions Source: wordnet

6. n. small opening (like a window in a door) through which business can be transacted Source: wordnet

7. n. framework consisting of an ornamental design made of strips of wood or metal Source: wordnet

8. 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. 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 Cæsar. Sir T. North. Source: webster

9. The representation of a piece of latticework used as a bearing,the bands being vertical and horizontal. Lattice bridge, a bridgesupported by lattice girders, or latticework trusses.-- Lattice girder (Arch.), a girder of which the wed consists ofdiagonal pieces crossing each other in the manner of latticework.-- Lattice plant (Bot.), an aquatic plant of Madagascar (Ouvirandrafenestralis), whose leaves have interstices between their ribs andcross veins, so as to resemble latticework. A second species is O.Berneriana. The genus is merged in Aponogeton by recent authors. Source: adambom

10. n:100 n. an arrangement of points or particles or objects in a regular periodic pattern in 2 or 3 dimensions n. framework consisting of an ornamental design made of strips of wood or metal Source: ecdict

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