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Definition of latticework

latticework

/ˈlæt.ɪsˌwɝːk/
lat · tice · work
Plural:latticeworks
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• noun

1

An open framework or structure made of strips of wood, metal, or other material crossed and fastened together with square or diamond-shaped spaces left between.

Example

"Climbing roses were trained to grow up the wooden latticework along the garden wall."

2

An intricate, interconnected pattern, system, or network of elements or ideas resembling an interlaced framework.

Example

"A broad education builds a mental latticework of models that helps solve complex interdisciplinary problems."

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• Nearby Words

latterly
lattice
latticed
latticework
latticing
latvia
latvian

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 17th century as a compound of 'lattice' (from Old French 'latis', referring to a framework of laths) and 'work'.

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