Definition of Lath

1. Noun. A narrow thin strip of wood used as backing for plaster or to make latticework.

Group relationships: Fretwork, Lattice, Latticework
Generic synonyms: Slat, Spline

Definition of Lath

1. n. A thin, narrow strip of wood, nailed to the rafters, studs, or floor beams of a building, for the purpose of supporting the tiles, plastering, etc. A corrugated metallic strip or plate is sometimes used.

2. v. t. To cover or line with laths.

Definition of Lath

1. Noun. A thin, narrow strip, fastened to the rafters, studs, or floor beams of a building, for the purpose of supporting a covering of tiles, plastering, etc. ¹

2. Verb. To cover or line with laths. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Lath

1. to cover with laths (thin strips of wood) [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Medical Definition of Lath

1. Origin: OE. Laththe, latthe, latte, AS. Laetta; akin to D. Lat, G. Latte, OHG. Latta; cf. W. Llath a rod, staff, yard. Cf. Lattice, Latten. A thin, narrow strip of wood, nailed to the rafters, studs, or floor beams of a building, for the purpose of supporting the tiles, plastering, etc. A corrugated metallic strip or plate is sometimes used. Lath brick, a long, slender brick, used in making the floor on which malt is placed in the drying kiln. Lath nail a slender nail for fastening laths. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lath

latest
latests
latewake
latewakes
lateward
latewood
latewoods
latex
latex agglutination
latex agglutination test
latex fixation test
latex fixation tests
latex paint
latexes
latexwear
lath (current term)
lath-shaped
lath and plaster
lathe
lathe carrier
lathed
lathee
lathees
lathelike
lathen
lather
lather, rinse, repeat
lather up
lathered
lathered up

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