lath
noun
Pronunciation: /læθ/
Definition
A thin, narrow strip of wood used as a base for plastering or as a support for shingles or tiles.
Examples
The old house was being renovated, revealing the original wooden lath underneath the crumbling plaster.
He carefully measured the distance between each lath to ensure the wall would be perfectly flat.
Modern construction often uses metal lath instead of wood for better fire resistance.
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