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lath

noun \ ˈlath also ˈlat͟h \
|Updated on: 26 Apr 2018

Definition of lath

plural laths or lath
1 : a thin narrow strip of wood nailed to rafters, joists, or studding as a groundwork for slates, tiles, or plaster
2 : a building material in sheets used as a base for plaster
3 : a quantity of laths
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lath

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Origin and Etymology of lath

Middle English, from Old English *læthth-; akin to Old High German latta lath, Welsh llath yard

Other Building Terms

batten, cistern, hearth, transom, wainscot

LATH Defined for English Language Learners

lath

noun

Definition of lath for English Language Learners

  • : a long and thin piece of wood that is used in walls and ceilings to support plaster, tiles, etc.

LATH Defined for Kids

lath

noun \ ˈlath \

Definition of lath for Students

plural laths \ˈlat͟hz, ˈlaths\
: a thin strip of wood used (as in a wall) as a base for plaster

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