Found 3 items, similar to Lattice.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: lattice kisi-kisi
English → English (WordNet) Definition: lattice lattice n 1: an arrangement of points or particles or objects in a regular periodic pattern in 2 or 3 dimensions 2: small opening (like a window in a door) through which business can be transacted [syn: wicket, grille] 3: framework consisting of an ornamental design made of strips of wood or metal [syn: latticework, fretwork]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Lattice Lattice \Lat"tice\, n. [OE. latis, F. lattis lathwork, fr. latte lath. See Latten, 1st Lath.] 1. Any work of wood, metal, plastic, or other solid material, made by crossing a series of parallel laths, or thin strips, with another series at a diagonal angle, and forming a network with openings between the strips; as, the lattice of a window; -- called also latticework. [1913 Webster] The mother of Sisera looked out at a window, and cried through the lattice. --Judg. v. 28. [1913 Webster] 2. (Her.) The representation of a piece of latticework used as a bearing, the bands being vertical and horizontal. [1913 Webster] 3. (Crystallography) The arrangement of atoms or molecules in a crystal, represented as a repeating arrangement of points in space, each point representing the location of an atom or molecule; called also crystal lattice and space lattice. [PJC] Lattice bridge, a bridge supported by lattice girders, or latticework trusses. Lattice girder (Arch.), a girder of which the wed consists of diagonal pieces crossing each other in the manner of latticework. Lattice plant (Bot.), an aquatic plant of Madagascar (Ouvirandra fenestralis), whose leaves have interstices between their ribs and cross veins, so as to resemble latticework. A second species is Ouvirandra Berneriana. The genus is merged in Aponogeton by recent authors. [1913 Webster] Lattice \Lat"tice\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Latticed; p. pr. & vb. n. Latticing.] 1. To make a lattice of; as, to lattice timbers. [1913 Webster] 2. To close, as an opening, with latticework; to furnish with a lattice; as, to lattice a window. [1913 Webster] To lattice up, to cover or inclose with a lattice. [1913 Webster] Therein it seemeth he [Alexander] hath latticed up C[ae]sar. --Sir T. North. [1913 Webster]