latticelike

Thân thiện

The pastry chef creates a latticelike pattern on the pie crust.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Having a pattern of fretwork or latticework: Describes something that resembles or is structured like a lattice—a framework consisting of a crisscrossed pattern of strips of material, often forming a grid of open spaces.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:
  • The latticelike structure of the fence provided both security and an attractive view.
  • Under the microscope, the mineral displayed a beautiful latticelike arrangement of crystals.

Advanced Usage

• Scientific/Technical Context: Often used to describe molecular, crystalline, or geometric patterns that resemble a grid or network.
  • The protein's latticelike framework is crucial for its function.

Variants and Related Words

• Lattice (n): A structure consisting of strips of wood, metal, etc., that cross over each other with spaces between.
  • They grew vines on the garden lattice.
• Latticework (n): Work consisting of or resembling a lattice.
  • The balcony was decorated with intricate wooden latticework.

Synonyms

• Reticulated: Formed, arranged, or marked like a net or network.
• Gridlike: Resembling a grid.
• Meshed: Forming or resembling a mesh or net.

Related Phrases

• (To be) arranged in a lattice: A descriptive phrase for a latticelike pattern.
  • The bricks were arranged in a lattice, allowing light to filter through.

Related Idioms

Học thuật

Adjective

1. having a pattern of fretwork or latticework

Từ đồng nghĩa

• fretted
• interlaced
• latticed