Lath

n.	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. 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.
v. t.	1.	To cover or line with laths. [imp. & p. p. Lathed ; p. pr. & vb. n. Lathing.]

Noun

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lath - a narrow thin strip of wood used as backing for plaster or to make latticework

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