lathwork
/ˈlæθwɜrk/
noun
- A structure or framework made of laths (thin strips of wood), often used as a base for plaster or as a decorative element.
- They installed decorative lathwork in the garden to create a trellis for climbing plants.
- The old ceiling was supported by a network of lathwork covered in plaster.
- The restoration team carefully repaired the historic lathwork in the chapel.