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.
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v. t. | 1. | To cover or line with laths. |
Noun | 1. | lath - a narrow thin strip of wood used as backing for plaster or to make latticework |