Latticework

noun

noun ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A lattice or lattice-like structure; interlacing laths or strips. countable, uncountable

    "A vine-like latticework of stars frosted the southern sky, and with his eyes he interlinked these spangled vines till he could trace many ice-white resemblances ..."

  2. 2
    framework consisting of an ornamental design made of strips of wood or metal wordnet

Synonyms

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arabesquebasketworkcadrecancellationcasecasement

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"A vine-like latticework of stars frosted the southern sky, and with his eyes he interlinked these spangled vines till he could trace many ice-white resemblances ..."

Etymology

From lattice + -work.

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