Lath /(?)/

Lath

n.

pl. Laths

  1. A thin, narrow strip of wood, nailed to the rafters, studs, or floor beams of a building, for the purpose of supporting the tiles, plastering, etc. A corrugated metallic strip or plate is sometimes used.

Phrases & Compounds
Lath brick
a long, slender brick, used in making the floor on which malt is placed in the drying kiln.
Lath nail
a slender nail for fastening laths.

Lath

v. t.

imp. & p. p. Lathed; p. pr. & vb. n. Lathing

  1. To cover or line with laths.