Associations to the word «Lath»

Wiktionary

LATH, noun. A thin, narrow strip, fastened to the rafters, studs, or floor beams of a building, for the purpose of supporting a covering of tiles, plastering, etc.
LATH, verb. To cover or line with laths.
LATH BRICK, noun. A long, slender brick used in making the floor on which malt is placed in the drying kiln.
LATH BRICKS, noun. Plural of lath brick
LATH NAIL, noun. A slender nail for fastening laths.

Dictionary definition

LATH, noun. A narrow thin strip of wood used as backing for plaster or to make latticework.

Wise words

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Aldous Huxley