Meaning of the word trellis in English

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trellis

US /ˈtrel.ɪs/

UK /ˈtrel.ɪs/

a framework of light wooden or metal bars, chiefly used as a support for fruit trees or climbing plants

Example:

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The roses climbed beautifully up the garden trellis.

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He built a wooden trellis for his grapevines.

Synonym:

lattice grille framework grating grid

to provide (a plant) with a trellis

Example:

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We need to trellis the climbing roses before they get too heavy.

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The gardener carefully trellised the young fruit trees.

Synonym:

support prop stake brace

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