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Definition of lath

lath

/læθ/
Plural:laths
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Past Simple:lathed
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Past Participle:lathed
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Present Participle:lathing
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lath Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A thin, flat strip of wood, especially one of a series forming a foundation for the plaster of a wall or the tiles of a roof.

Example

"The renovators exposed the original lath and plaster walls while restoring the Victorian house."

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• verb

1

To cover, line, or build with thin strips of wood (laths).

Example

"The carpenters began to lath the interior walls before the plasterers arrived to finish the job."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Care should be taken not to confuse 'lath' (a thin strip of wood used in construction) with 'lathe' (a machine tool used for shaping wood or metal).

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• Nearby Words

laterally
laters
latex
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Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'lætt', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'lat' and German 'Latte' (meaning 'lath' or 'pole').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lath. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lath
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