trellis

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noun

trel·​lis ˈtre-ləs 

1

: a frame of latticework used as a screen or as a support for climbing plants

2

: a construction (such as a summerhouse) chiefly of latticework

3

: an arrangement that forms or gives the effect of a lattice

a trellis of interlacing streams

trellised

ˈtre-ləst 

adjective

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trellis

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verb

trellised; trellising; trellises

transitive verb

1

: to provide with a trellis

especially : to train (a plant, such as a vine) on a trellis

2

: to cross or interlace on or through : interweave

Examples of trellis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Outside, consider extending roof eaves or adding a trellis or awning to shade windows. —Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2024

Also, some wire and tools to secure to a trellis, fence or other structure may be necessary. —Marie Woodward, Hartford Courant, 25 May 2024

Verb

Tomatoes, pole beans, cucumbers, and squashes can all be trellised. —Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 20 June 2024

Because sweet potatoes have a vining habit, Sparks says they can be trellised to be less messy. —Alex Groves, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English trelis, from Anglo-French treleis, from Old French treille arbor, from Latin trichila summerhouse

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

trellis

noun

trel·​lis

ˈtrel-əs

: a frame of lattice used especially as a screen or a support for climbing plants

trellised

ˈtrel-əst

adjective