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 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
The house is built with a stone foundation and a wooden superstructure with exterior walls covered with metal lath and cement stucco which is stained a cream color.
From Three Acres and Liberty by Hall, Bolton
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