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lath - What does it mean?

Definition of 'lath'

English

Noun

(en-noun)
  • A thin, narrow strip, fastened to the rafters, studs, or floor beams of a building, for the purpose of supporting a covering of tiles, plastering, etc.
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    Synonyms

    * lath strap

    Holonyms

    : lattice

    Derived terms

    * lath strapping * lath brick - a long, slender brick, used in making the floor on which malt is placed in the drying kiln. * lath nail - a slender nail for fastening laths. * lath board * lath plaster * lath and plaster / plaster and lath * lathy

    See also

    * plaster * plasterboard * gypsum plaster * gypsum board * gyprock * sheetrock * wallboard * drywall * cement board

    Verb

    (en-verb)
  • To cover or line with laths.
  • Anagrams

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    Similar to 'lath'

    loath, loth, latah, lieth, lyeth, luth, lith, lotah, lowth, lth, lewth