'Laths' definitions:
Definition of 'Laths'
From: GCIDE
- Lath \Lath\, n.; pl. Laths. [OE. laththe, latthe, latte, AS. l[ae]tta; akin to D. lat, G. latte, OHG. latta; cf. W. llath a rod, staff, yard. Cf. Lattice, Latten.] 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. [1913 Webster]
- 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. [1913 Webster]
Words containing 'Laths'
- Lath,
- Lathe,
- Lathed,
- Lathing,
- Blanchard lathe,
- Dagger of lath,
- Drill lathe,
- Duplex lathe,
- Engine lathe,
- Fluting lathe,
- Foot lathe,
- Gap lathe,
- Gauge lathe,
- Geometric lathe,
- Gibbed lathe,
- Hand lathe,
- Lapidary's lathe,
- Lath brick,
- Lath nail,
- Mandrel lathe,
- Pole lathe,
- Slide lathe,
- Speed lathe,
- Throw lathe,
- Turning lathe,
- Turret lathe,
- Wheel lathe,
- Wire lathing,
- bench lathe,
- eaves lath,
- lath and plaster,
- Lath-shaped