lath

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Synonyms 1.2.2 Derived terms 1.2.3 See also 1.3 Anagrams

[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

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  Rhymes: -æθ

[edit] Noun

lath (plural laths)

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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[edit] Synonyms

• lath strap

[edit] Derived terms

• lath strapping
• 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.
• lath board
• lath plaster
• lath and plaster / plaster and lath

[edit] See also

• wonderboard
• plaster
• plasterboard
• gypsum plaster
• gypsum board
• gyprock
• sheetrock
• wallboard
• drywall
• cement board

[edit] Anagrams

• Alphagram: ahlt
• halt