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.
Other Word Forms
- metal lather noun
Example Sentences
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The murals — oil paint on plaster with metal lath backing — depict men in top hats and tuxedos, women draped in fur-trimmed coats.
From Seattle Times
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
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
Plaster with metal lath were used instead of drywall.
From Washington Post
The beagle body was made from lumber and wrapped in metal lath, a bendable mesh, over which stucco was applied.
From Washington Post
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