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Lathing

/ˈleɪ.θɪŋ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The process of shaping material, typically wood or metal, by removing material using a lathe.

    "The carpenter spent the afternoon lathing the wooden pieces for the new furniture."
  2. 2

    A thin strip of wood or metal used in construction or as a support for plaster.

    "The walls were reinforced with lathing before the plaster was applied."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'lathing' originates from the Middle English word 'lathe', which refers to a thin strip of wood. The practice of lathing dates back to the 15th century, evolving from the use of wooden laths in construction to modern applications in woodworking and metalworking.

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