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latticelike — adj. 1. same as {latticed}. Syn: fretted, interlaced, latticed. [WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
latticelike — adjective having a pattern of fretwork or latticework • Syn: ↑fretted, ↑interlaced, ↑latticed • Similar to: ↑reticulate, ↑reticular * * * ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ adjective : like or resembling a lattice … Useful english dictionary
lattice — latticelike, adj. /lat is/, n., v., latticed, latticing. n. 1. a structure of crossed wooden or metal strips usually arranged to form a diagonal pattern of open spaces between the strips. 2. a window, gate, or the like consisting of such a… … Universalium
painting, Western — ▪ art Introduction history of Western painting from its beginnings in prehistoric times to the present. Painting, the execution of forms and shapes on a surface by means of pigment (but see also drawing for discussion of depictions in … Universalium
Cancellate — Can cel*late, a. [L. cancellatus, p. p. of cancellare, See {Cancel}, v. t.] 1. (Bot.) Consisting of a network of veins, without intermediate parenchyma, as the leaves of certain plants; latticelike. [1913 Webster] 2. (Zo[ o]l.) Having the surface … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
cytoskeleton — cy to*skel e*ton (s[imac] t[ o]*sk[e^]l [i^]*t n), n. (Cell Biology) An arrangement of microtubules, microfilaments, and larger filaments within a cell serving to provide structural support of components of the cell, and to transport components… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
latticed — adj. having a lattice. Syn: fretted, interlaced, latticelike. [WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
diatomaceous earth — a fine siliceous earth composed chiefly of the cell walls of diatoms: used in filtration, as an abrasive, etc. Also called diatomite /duy at euh muyt /, kieselguhr. [1880 85] * * * or kieselguhr Light coloured, porous, and friable sedimentary… … Universalium
echinoderm — /i kuy neuh derrm , ek euh neuh /, n. any marine animal of the invertebrate phylum Echinodermata, having a radiating arrangement of parts and a body wall stiffened by calcareous pieces that may protrude as spines and including the starfishes, sea … Universalium
openwork — /oh peuhn werrk /, n. any kind of work, esp. ornamental, as of embroidery, lace, metal, stone, or wood, having a latticelike nature or showing openings through its substance. [1590 1600; OPEN + WORK] * * * … Universalium
