attice

/ˈætɪs/ or /ˈætsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of lattice or a netlike structure; a series of parallel lines, especially one used to support or separate something.

“The architect used an aticce to design the balcony’s railing.”

2. noun (archaic)

a grid or mesh of lines or bars.

“In ancient times, they created an aticce to separate the different levels of the city.”

Synonyms

  • grid
  • lattice
  • mesh

Antonyms

  • continuous
  • solid