lath Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a narrow thin strip of wood used as backing for plaster or to make latticework

WordNet

Lath noun
Etymology
OE. laththe, latthe, latte, AS. lætta; akin to D. lat, G. latte, OHG. latta; cf. W. llath a rod, staff, yard. Cf. Lattice, Latten.
Wordforms
plural Laths
Definitions
  1. A thin, narrow strip of wood, nailed to the rafters, studs, or floor beams of a building, for the purpose of supporting the tiles, plastering, etc. A corrugated metallic strip or plate is sometimes used.
Lath transitive verb
Wordforms
imperfect & past participle Lathed ; present participle & verbal noun Lathing
Definitions
  1. To cover or line with laths.

Webster 1913