Lath

From Fresh Dictionary

English

Noun

lath (plural 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.
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Derived terms

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.
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