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latticework

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noun
  1. 1

    A lattice or lattice-like structure; interlacing laths or strips.countableuncountable

    • A vine-like latticework of stars frosted the southern sky, and with his eyes he interlinked these spangled vines till he could trace many ice-white resemblances ...
    • On the former North Eastern Railway the signalling methods followed for many years resulted in a great number of structures being provided, all of substantial design, with tall latticework posts and sometimes duplicate arms below.

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