latticework

noun

lat·​tice·​work ˈla-təs-ˌwərk How to pronounce latticework (audio)
: a lattice or work made of lattices

Examples of latticework in a Sentence

the intricate latticework of the fence
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The Notre Dame Cathedral suffered a devastating fire, with its spire and wooden latticework of its roof collapsing in the spring of 2019. Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 3 Dec. 2024 Advertisement The imposing concrete structure, known as the Lower Busch Tank, shows signs of age, with a latticework of cracks across its facade and splintered wood ringing its upper rim. Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2025 The cathedral endured a devastating fire in spring 2019 that resulted in the collapse of its spire and wooden latticework of its roof. Tara Suter, The Hill, 23 Dec. 2024 The cathedral suffered a devastating fire in the spring of 2019, causing its spire and wooden latticework of its roof to collapse. Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 7 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for latticework

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of latticework was in the 15th century

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“Latticework.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/latticework. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.

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