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1. (n.) lattice
a structure of crossed wooden or metal strips usu. arranged to form a diagonal pattern of open spaces between the strips.
2. lattice
a window, gate, or the like consisting of such a structure.
3. lattice
an arrangement in space of isolated points in a regular pattern, showing the positions of atoms, molecules, or ions in the structure of a crystal.
4. lattice
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.
5. (v.t.) lattice
to furnish with a lattice or latticework.
6. lattice
to form into a lattice.
Etymology: (1350–1400; ME latis < MF lattis, der. of latte lath < Gmc; see lath)
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| Definition of 'lattice' |
Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) lattice
an arrangement of points or particles or objects in a regular periodic pattern in 2 or 3 dimensions
2. (noun) wicket, lattice, grille
small opening (like a window in a door) through which business can be transacted
3. (noun) lattice, latticework, fretwork
framework consisting of an ornamental design made of strips of wood or metal
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) lattice
any work of wood or metal, made by crossing laths, or thin strips, and forming a network; as, the lattice of a window; -- called also latticework
2. (noun) lattice
the representation of a piece of latticework used as a bearing, the bands being vertical and horizontal
3. (verb) lattice
to make a lattice of; as, to lattice timbers
4. (verb) lattice
to close, as an opening, with latticework; to furnish with a lattice; as, to lattice a window
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Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms |
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1. lattice
A network of intersecting positional lines printed on a map or chart from which a fix may be obtained.
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