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Definition of Trellis
1. Noun. Latticework used to support climbing plants.
Exact synonyms: Treillage
Specialized synonyms: Espalier
Generic synonyms: Fretwork, Lattice, Latticework
Specialized synonyms: Espalier
Generic synonyms: Fretwork, Lattice, Latticework
2. Verb. Train on a trellis, as of a vine.
Generic synonyms: Train
Definition of Trellis
1. n. A structure or frame of crossbarred work, or latticework, used for various purposes, as for screens or for supporting plants.
Definition of Trellis
1. to provide with a trellis (a frame used as a support for climbing plants) [v -ED, -ING, -ES]
Medical Definition of Trellis
1. A structure or frame of crossbarred work, or latticework, used for various purposes, as for screens or for supporting plants. Origin: OE. Relis, F. Treillis, fr. Treille vine arbor, fr. L. Tricla, triclea, triclia, a bower, arbor, summer house. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)