trellis

Definitions


[ˈtrɛlɪs], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a framework of light wooden or metal bars, chiefly used as a support for fruit trees or climbing plants


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Origin:
late Middle English (denoting any latticed screen): from Old French trelis, from Latin trilix ‘three-ply’, from tri- ‘three’ + licium ‘warp thread’. Current senses date from the early 16th century


[ˈtrɛlɪs], (Verb)

Definitions:
- provide with or enclose in a trellis
(e.g: Bruno's father repurposed concrete telephone poles to trellis the vineyard)


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Origin:
late Middle English (denoting any latticed screen): from Old French trelis, from Latin trilix ‘three-ply’, from tri- ‘three’ + licium ‘warp thread’. Current senses date from the early 16th century




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