Definition of Lattice

1. Noun. An arrangement of points or particles or objects in a regular periodic pattern in 2 or 3 dimensions.


2. Noun. Small opening (like a window in a door) through which business can be transacted.
Exact synonyms: Grille, Wicket
Generic synonyms: Opening
Terms within: Stump

3. Noun. Framework consisting of an ornamental design made of strips of wood or metal.
Exact synonyms: Fretwork, Latticework
Generic synonyms: Framework
Terms within: Lath
Specialized synonyms: Treillage, Trellis

Definition of 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.

2. v. i. To make a lattice of; as, to lattice timbers.

Definition of Lattice

1. to form a structure consisting of interlaced strips of material [v -TICED, -TICING, -TICES]

Medical Definition of Lattice

1. An orderly arrangement of atoms in a material, usually thought of as an infinite series of cells forming a latticework of atoms in 3-dimensions. (05 Aug 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lattice

latrons
latrorse
LATS
lats
latte
latten
lattens
latter
latter(a)
latter-day
Latter-day Saint
latterkin
latterly
lattes
lattice (current term)
lattice (current term)
latticed
latticed layer
latticelike
lattices
latticework
latticeworks
lattice corneal dystrophy
latticing
latticing
latticings
lattin
lattins
latu
latus

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