Definition of trellis
1 : a frame of latticework used as a screen or as a support for climbing plants
2 : a construction (such as a summerhouse) chiefly of latticework
3 : an arrangement that forms or gives the effect of a lattice a trellis of interlacing streams
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Origin and Etymology of trellis
Middle English trelis, from Anglo-French treleis, from Old French treille arbor, from Latin trichila summerhouse
First Known Use: 14th century
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Definition of trellis
transitive verb
1 : to provide with a trellis; especially : to train (a plant, such as a vine) on a trellis
2 : to cross or interlace on or through : interweave
15th Century
First Known Use of trellis
15th century
TRELLIS Defined for English Language Learners
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: a frame with long pieces of wood that cross each other that is used as a support for climbing plants
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: a frame of lattice used especially as a screen or a support for climbing plants
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