Meaning of the word lath in English

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lath

US /læθ/

UK /lɑːθ/

a thin, flat strip of wood, especially one of a series used to form a backing for plaster or to make a lattice

Example:

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The plaster was applied over the wooden lath.

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They used thin laths to create a decorative screen.

Synonym:

strip batten slat board

to cover or provide with laths

Example:

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The carpenters began to lath the walls in preparation for plastering.

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The old ceiling needed to be lathed before it could be repaired.

Related Word:

lathe