LATTICE

Pronunciation (US):

• LATTICE (noun)
  The noun LATTICE has 3 senses:

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

  Familiarity information: LATTICE used as a noun is uncommon.

• LATTICE (noun)

Meaning:

An arrangement of points or particles or objects in a regular periodic pattern in 2 or 3 dimensions

Classified under:

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents

Hypernyms ("lattice" is a kind of...):

arrangement; organisation; organization; system (an organized structure for arranging or classifying)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "lattice"):

Bravais lattice; crystal lattice; space lattice (a 3-dimensional geometric arrangement of the atoms or molecules or ions composing a crystal)

Meaning:

Small opening (like a window in a door) through which business can be transacted

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

grille; lattice; wicket

Hypernyms ("lattice" is a kind of...):

opening (a vacant or unobstructed space that is man-made)

Meronyms (parts of "lattice"):

stump ((cricket) any of three upright wooden posts that form the wicket)

Meaning:

Framework consisting of an ornamental design made of strips of wood or metal

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

fretwork; latticework; lattice

Hypernyms ("lattice" is a kind of...):

frame; framework; framing (a structure supporting or containing something)

Meronyms (parts of "lattice"):

lath (a narrow thin strip of wood used as backing for plaster or to make latticework)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "lattice"):

treillage; trellis (latticework used to support climbing plants)