lattice : Dictionary / Wörterbuch (BEOLINGUS, TU Chemnitz)

English Dictionary: lattice	by the DICT Development Group
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
lattice n an arrangement of points or particles or objects in a regular periodic pattern in 2 or 3 dimensions small opening (like a window in a door) through which business can be transacted Synonym(s): wicket, lattice, grille framework consisting of an ornamental design made of strips of wood or metal Synonym(s): lattice, latticework, fretwork
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Lattice \Lat"tice\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Latticed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Latticing}.] 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. {To lattice up}, to cover or inclose with a lattice. Therein it seemeth he [Alexander] hath latticed up C[91]sar. --Sir T. North.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Lattice \Lat"tice\, n. [OE. latis, F. lattis lathwork, fr. latte lath. See {Latten}, 1st {Lath}.] 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. {Lattice bridge}, a bridge supported by lattice girders, or latticework trusses. {Lattice girder} (Arch.), a girder of which the wed consists of diagonal pieces crossing each other in the manner of latticework. {Lattice plant} (Bot.), an aquatic plant of Madagascar ({Ouvirandra fenestralis}), whose leaves have interstices between their ribs and cross veins, so as to resemble latticework. A second species is {O. Berneriana}. The genus is merged in {Aponogeton} by recent authors.
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]:
lattice A {partially ordered set} in which all finite subsets have a {least upper bound} and {greatest lower bound}. This definition has been standard at least since the 1930s and probably since Dedekind worked on lattice theory in the 19th century; though he may not have used that name. See also {complete lattice}, {domain theory}. (1999-12-09)
From Easton's 1897 Bible Dictionary [easton]:
Lattice (1.) Heb. 'eshnabh, a latticed opening through which the cool breeze passes (Judg. 5:28). The flat roofs of the houses were sometimes enclosed with a parapet of lattice-work on wooden frames, to screen the women of the house from the gaze of the neighbourhood. (2.) Heb. harakim, the network or lattice of a window (Cant. 2:9). (3.) Heb. sebakhah, the latticed balustrade before a window or balcony (2 Kings 1:2). The lattice window is frequently used in Eastern countries.