trellis(n = noun.artifact) treillage - latticework used to support climbing plants;
is a kind of fretwork, lattice, latticework
has particulars: espalier
Derived form verb trellis1
trellis(v = verb.social) - train on a trellis, as of a vine;
is one way to train
Derived form noun trellis1
Sample sentences:
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A structure or frame of crossbarred work, or latticework, used for various purposes, as for screens or for supporting plants. [1913 Webster]
trellis, n. & v.
--n. (in full trellis-work) a lattice or grating of light wooden or metal bars used esp. as a support for fruit-trees or creepers and often fastened against a wall.
--v.tr. (trellised, trellising)
1 provide with a trellis.
2 support (a vine etc.) with a trellis.
Etymology:
ME f. OF trelis, trelice ult. f. L trilix three-ply (as TRI-, licium warp-thread)
N crossing, intersection, interdigitation, decussation, transversion, convolution, level crossing, reticulation, network, inosculation, anastomosis, intertexture, mortise, net, plexus, web, mesh, twill, skein, sleeve, felt, lace, wicker, mat, matting, plait, trellis, wattle, lattice, grating, grille, gridiron, tracery, fretwork, filigree, reticle, tissue, netting, mokes, rivulation, cross, chain, wreath, braid, cat's cradle, knot, entangle, cloth, linen, muslin, cambric, crossing, crossed, matted, v, transverse, cross, cruciform, crucial, retiform, reticular, reticulated, areolar, cancellated, grated, barred, streaked, textile, crossbarred, cruciate, palmiped, secant, web-footed, cross, thwart, athwart, transversely, at grade, crosswise.