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Henry74 Posted 12 years ago
Vocabulary
Lattice and grid
Hello,
I'm a little confused about the difference between lattice and grid.
My understanding was that lattice referred to lines intersecting diagonally whereas grid to lines intersecting at right angles, but Google Images seems to disagree with me–both types of framework feature in the search "lattice".
The American Heritage Dictionary gives for lattice: "[...] strips [...] overlaid in a regular, usually crisscross pattern.", which sort of confirms my original understanding–"usually" being the operative word there, I think.
[EDIT: Actually, it doesn't. I thought "crisscross" meant slanted lines, but the dictionary just says "crossing".]
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary instead has just "A framework of crossed [...] strips." without any reference to their configuration.
Also, I seem to understand that lattice doesn't have a countable use, whereas grid does–I can refer to a specific grid.
Could you please clarify that for me?
Thank you
H.
I'm a little confused about the difference between lattice and grid.
My understanding was that lattice referred to lines intersecting diagonally whereas grid to lines intersecting at right angles, but Google Images seems to disagree with me–both types of framework feature in the search "lattice".
The American Heritage Dictionary gives for lattice: "[...] strips [...] overlaid in a regular, usually crisscross pattern.", which sort of confirms my original understanding–"usually" being the operative word there, I think.
[EDIT: Actually, it doesn't. I thought "crisscross" meant slanted lines, but the dictionary just says "crossing".]
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary instead has just "A framework of crossed [...] strips." without any reference to their configuration.
Also, I seem to understand that lattice doesn't have a countable use, whereas grid does–I can refer to a specific grid.
Could you please clarify that for me?
Thank you
H.
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Hi I agree with your original thoughts A grid has the pattern of a metal frame that is to be laid over a fire, for cooking. The elements are at 90 degrees A lattice, originally, was made of lathes when building and, for strength, they'd usually be arranged in a diamond pattern However, the word 'lattice' is also used in science and maths, to mean any pattern of elements that are joined up regularly in two or three dimensions. With this usage, I think the pattern can be 90 degrees, or a diamond shape I don't think there's a problem with the plural, 'lattices' at all.
- Hi I agree with your original thoughts A grid has the pattern of a metal frame that is to be laid over a fire, for cooking.
- The elements are at 90 degrees A lattice, originally, was made of lathes when building and, for strength, they'd usually be arranged in a diamond pattern However, the word 'lattice' is also used in science and maths, to mean any pattern of elements that are joined up regularly in two or three dimensions.
- With this usage, I think the pattern can be 90 degrees, or a diamond shape I don't think there's a problem with the plural, 'lattices' at all.
- In your garden you could have two lattices to hold up climbing plants; or, in maths, you could investigate the patterns of different lattices Dave
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Hi
I agree with your original thoughts
A grid has the pattern of a metal frame that is to be laid over a fire, for cooking. The elements are at 90 degrees
A lattice, originally, was made of lathes when building and, for strength, they'd usually be arranged in a diamond pattern
However, the word 'lattice' is also used in science and maths, to mean any pattern of
I agree with your original thoughts
A grid has the pattern of a metal frame that is to be laid over a fire, for cooking. The elements are at 90 degrees
A lattice, originally, was made of lathes when building and, for strength, they'd usually be arranged in a diamond pattern
However, the word 'lattice' is also used in science and maths, to mean any pattern of
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Latticework
Lattices are decorative see-through two-dimensional panels that can take on many different patterns. They can be carved from a stone slab, made of wood, stone, brick, metal and other materials that will hold their shape. The art is called latticework.
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Lattices are decorative see-through two-dimensional panels that can take on many different patterns. They can be carved from a stone slab, made of wood, stone, brick, metal and other materials that will hold their shape. The art is called latticework.
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