lattice Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun an arrangement of points or particles or objects in a regular periodic pattern in 2 or 3 dimensions
  2. noun small opening (like a window in a door) through which business can be transacted
    grille; wicket.
  3. noun framework consisting of an ornamental design made of strips of wood or metal
    fretwork; latticework.

WordNet

Lat"tice noun
Etymology
OE. latis, F. lattis lathwork, fr. latte lath. See Latten, 1st Lath.
Definitions
  1. 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.
    The mother of Sisera looked out at a window, and cried through the lattice. Judg. v. 28.
  2. (Her.) The representation of a piece of latticework used as a bearing, the bands being vertical and horizontal.
Lat"tice intransitive verb
Wordforms
imperfect & past participle Latticed ; present participle & verbal noun Latticing
Definitions
  1. To make a lattice of; as, to lattice timbers.
  2. To close, as an opening, with latticework; to furnish with a lattice; as, to lattice a window.
    Therein it seemeth he [Alexander] hath latticed up Cæsar. Sir T. North.

Webster 1913