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latticework

/ˈɫætəˌswɝk/ noun

A lattice or lattice-like structure; interlacing laths or strips.

Word Origin Compound of lattice and work. Work from Proto-Germanic werką (PIE *werg-). So latticework is the work of making a lattice. The root work gives us worker, workable, rework, overwork, framework, network, woodwork, wrought, wright, energy, organ, metallurgy. The PIE root *werg- is about doing.

noun A lattice or lattice-like structure; interlacing laths or strips. countable

The intricate latticework on the balcony was hand-carved by skilled artisans.

(名词) 格状结构；格子架；格栅

阳台上精美的格子结构是由熟练工匠手工雕刻的。

(sustantivo) celosía; enrejado; calado; enrejillado [Una celosía o estructura similar a una celosía; listones o tiras entrelazadas.]

La intrincada celosía del balcón fue tallada a mano por artesanos expertos.

(nom) treillis; treillage; claustrage; ouvrage en treillis [Ouvrage en treillis ; structure formée de lattes ou de bandes entrecroisées.]

Le treillis ouvragé du balcon avait été sculpté à la main par des artisans.

(Substantiv) Gitterwerk; Flechtwerk; Gitter [ein Gitter oder eine gitterartige Konstruktion aus sich kreuzenden Latten oder Streifen.]

Das filigrane **latticework** auf dem Balkon wurde von geschickten Handwerkern geschnitzt.

(名詞) 格子または格子状の構造物；交差して組み合わされた細長い板や帯

バルコニーの精巧な格子細工は、熟練した職人によって手彫りされた。

(substantivo) treliça; gradeado; grade; enrejado [Treliça ou estrutura em forma de treliça; ripas ou tiras entrelaçadas.]

A intrincada treliça da varanda foi esculpida à mão por artesãos habilidosos.

Synonyms: lattice trellis grid mesh network fretwork grating
Word parts: lattice + work

Related words

latticed worker workable unworkable

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