Definitions for lattice

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lattice lat·tice

Spelling: [lat-is]

IPA: /ˈlæt ɪs/

Lattice is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 171 anagrams from letters in lattice (aceiltt).

Definitions for lattice

noun

1. a structure of crossed wooden or metal strips usually arranged to form a diagonal pattern of open spaces between the strips.
2. a window, gate, or the like consisting of such a structure.
3. Physics. the structure of fissionable and nonfissionable materials geometrically arranged within a nuclear reactor.
4. Also called Bravais lattice, crystal lattice, space lattice. Crystallography. an arrangement in space of isolated points (lattice points) in a regular pattern, showing the positions of atoms, molecules, or ions in the structure of a crystal.
5. Mathematics. a partially ordered set in which every subset containing exactly two elements has a greatest lower bound or intersection and a least upper bound or union.

verb (used with object)

1. to furnish with a lattice or latticework.
2. to form into or arrange like latticework.

Origin of lattice

1350-1400; Middle English latis Middle French lattis, derivative of latte lath Germanic; see lath

Examples for lattice

The room had a storm-window, of which the lattice stood open.

She ran to the window at once and looked though the lattice into the square below.

They say the ladder construct is out, lattice is in, for men and women.

Got it hung on the lattice in my arbor in the garden down home in Maryland.

He attempted to shake the iron bars of the lattice—they were firm in their sockets.

He flung him off, and sent him crashing into the rosebush and the lattice over which it rambled.

I lay concealed and Babs stood at the lattice of our cage room.

The fence, with the open squares in the lattice serving as solid notches, is perfect for resting and aiming a rifle.

And as Lee went to the lattice, he could see others, like guards outside.

I love her lattice crust variation, and the addition of nutmeg sauce takes it to a whole other level.