Laths: meaning, definitions and examples
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laths
[ lรฆฮธs ]
building material
Thin, narrow strips of wood used in construction to provide support or decoration.
Synonyms
battens, fillets, slats, strips
Examples of usage
- Laths are commonly used to create a base for plaster walls.
- The carpenter nailed the laths to the ceiling before installing the drywall.
- The laths were carefully measured and cut before being installed.
- The laths were painted white to match the rest of the trim in the room.
- Before the invention of modern materials, laths were essential in building construction.
Translations
Translations of the word "laths" in other languages:
๐ต๐น ripinhas
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคเฅเคเคฟเคฏเคพเค
๐ฉ๐ช Latten
๐ฎ๐ฉ bilah
๐บ๐ฆ ัะตะนะบะธ
๐ต๐ฑ listwy
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฟ
๐ซ๐ท lattes
๐ช๐ธ listones
๐น๐ท ลeritler
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋นค์ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ุดุฑุงุฆุญ
๐จ๐ฟ latฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ laty
๐จ๐ณ ๆฟๆก
๐ธ๐ฎ letev
๐ฎ๐ธ spรฝtur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐาัะฐะนะปะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แคแแชแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ latlar
๐ฒ๐ฝ listones
Word origin
The word 'laths' originated from Middle English 'lath(e)', from Old English 'lรฆtt', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'lat' and German 'Latte'. Laths have been used in construction for centuries, providing a versatile and essential element in building structures. From supporting plaster walls to creating decorative elements, laths have played a significant role in traditional building techniques.