Definitions

1. noun

a thin, narrow, and usually rectangular piece of wood used for building or making frames

“The carpenter used a lath to frame the house.”

2. verb

to cover or line with thin, narrow pieces of wood, typically for making a frame

“The plasterer lathed the wall before applying the plaster.”

3. verb

to decorate with or as if with a lath

“The artist lithed the canvas to create an intricate design.”