FRETWORK

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

Framework consisting of an ornamental design made of strips of wood or metal

Synonyms:

fretwork; lattice; latticework

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("fretwork" is a kind of...):

frame; framework (a structure supporting or containing something)

Meronyms (parts of "fretwork"):

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

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "fretwork"):

treillage; trellis (latticework used to support climbing plants)