metal lath
Americannoun
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any of various meshlike laths of metal for plastering.
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nondecorative interior metalwork for supporting lighting fixtures, dropped ceilings, etc.
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The murals - oil paint on plaster with a metal lath backing - depict men and women in formalwear, men in top hats and tuxedos, women draped in fur-trimmed coats.
From Washington Times • Mar. 24, 2018
The murals — oil paint on plaster with a metal lath backing — depict men and women in formalwear, men in top hats and tuxedos, women draped in fur-trimmed coats.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 21, 2018
Plaster with metal lath were used instead of drywall.
From Washington Post • Jul. 19, 2017
As Gypsum supplies more than 50% of all gypsum plaster and wallboard. and about 25% of metal lath, Sewell Avery's big Chicago plasterer automatically reflects any building pickup.
From Time Magazine Archive
Ceiling of porch to receive high-rib metal lath applied over existing wood ceiling.
From The Fairfax County Courthouse by Netherton, Ross De Witt
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