trelliswork

American  

[trel-is-wurk] / ˈtrɛl ɪsˌwɜrk /

noun

1. latticework.

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trelliswork British  

/ ˈtrɛlɪsˌwɜːk /

noun

1. 1. work or patterns of trellis; latticework

   2. ( as modifier )

      a trelliswork fence

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Etymology

Origin of trelliswork

First recorded in 1705–15; trellis + work

Example Sentences

He is assiduous, building complex rhythmic trelliswork at breakneck speeds with a facility that’s tough to fathom.

From New York Times

Among the lesser-known artists represented in the exhibition are William de Leftwich Dodge, who painted his Long Island home’s lavish fountains, trelliswork and balustrades; and Maria Oakey Dewing, who meticulously portrayed her own pale roses.

From New York Times

The notable roster encompasses an 18th-century toile de Jouy invigorated by iris-purple as well as a hip 1970s trelliswork wallpaper reborn as a printed linen-cotton fabric in eye-catching canary-yellow.

From Architectural Digest

He made a trelliswork behind which he attacked his foes, the string players.

From Project Gutenberg

There was a window at the club which used to be my favourite seat, for it commanded a matchless view, and it was here that I used to sit and positively drink in strength with every puff of fresh, pure air that came in past the roses clustering on the trelliswork outside.

From Project Gutenberg