lattice

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lat·tice | \ ˈla-təs

Definition of lattice

1a : a framework or structure of crossed wood or metal strips

b : a window, door, or gate having a lattice

c : a network or design resembling a lattice

2 : a regular geometrical arrangement of points or objects over an area or in space specifically : the arrangement of atoms in a crystal

3 : a mathematical set that has some elements ordered and that is such that for any two elements there exists a greatest element in the subset of all elements less than or equal to both and a least element in the subset of all elements greater than or equal to both

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Recent Examples on the Web Spinning a dreidel made from blown glass or lattice-like paper might end in an instant loss. — Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 3 Dec. 2021 On a baking sheet, closely weave strips to make a 12-by-10-inch lattice. — Sue Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 26 Nov. 2021 Instead of covering your precious stone fruit and berries with a time-intensive laborious lattice, opt for a press-in tart crust that’s crisp, light, sweet, and just as buttery. — Antara Sinha, Bon Appétit, 23 Nov. 2021 When the balloon is deflated, the stent remains in place, propping open the artery like a lattice. — Richard A. Marini, San Antonio Express-News, 8 Nov. 2021 In small dimensions, lattice problems are easy for even ordinary computers to solve. — Adrienne Bernhard, Popular Mechanics, 26 Oct. 2021 In the experiment, Ye’s team used an optical lattice clock, a cloud of 100,000 strontium atoms that can get tickled by a laser. — Katie Mccormick, Quanta Magazine, 25 Oct. 2021 Residences also can feature distinct Modern Arabic elements, including ceiling murals, lattice screens and golden accents. — Spencer Elliott, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2021 Isotruss is continuously tinkering with the design for different applications, but the basic concept is a repeating lattice of carbon fiber polymer forming an empty cylinder or square shape. — Luke Peterson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 4 Nov. 2021

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