lattice

• Nom désignant une structure composée de barres ou de bandes entrecroisées formant un treillis, ou un arrangement régulier et périodique de points ou d'objets dans un espace à deux ou trois dimensions.

A noun referring to a structure consisting of a framework of crossed strips or bars, or a regular periodic arrangement of points or objects in two or three dimensions.

1. Regular periodic structureB2formalscientific

   An arrangement of points, particles, or objects in a regular, repeating pattern in two or three dimensions.

   Réseau périodique

   • The crystal lattice of diamond gives it its hardness.
   • Physicists study the lattice structure of solid materials.
   • The atoms form a perfect cubic lattice in this metal.

   Synonymesarrayframeworkgridmatrixmeshnetwork

2. Small opening for transactionsB2formal

   A small opening, like a window in a door, through which business can be conducted.

   Guichet

   • The bank teller spoke to the customer through the lattice.
   • He passed the money through the lattice in the ticket booth.
   • The post office had a lattice for serving customers.

   Synonymesgrillehatchwicket

3. Decorative frameworkB1formal

   A framework consisting of an ornamental design made of strips of wood or metal.

   Treillis décoratif

   • The garden had a beautiful wooden lattice covered in climbing roses.
   • They installed a metal lattice as a decorative screen on the balcony.
   • The trellis was a simple lattice of crisscrossing strips.

   Synonymesgridgrillelatticeworkmeshnetworktrellisweb