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lath
This term refers specifically to the structural strips used in traditional building methods. It evokes an image of a skeletal wooden grid that provides a mechanical key for wet plaster to grip, ensuring the wall surface remains secure and does not slump or crack.
In modern construction, this technique has largely been replaced by drywall or gypsum board, making the word more common in historical restoration or specialized carpentry contexts. It is a technical term of trade rather than a general word for any piece of wood.
Meanings
Examples
I need to nail the lath to the studs before applying the plaster.
Look at these cracked laths exposed by the hole in the wall.
We should use a thinner lath for this specific framework.
The carpenter carefully spaced each lath to ensure a strong bond.
The restoration team replaced the rotting laths in the ceiling.
I wonder if they used hand-split lath for this cottage.