trellis

/ˈtrɛlɪs/
verb
  1. To provide with or support on a trellis.
    • We need to trellis the cucumbers before they get too heavy.
    • They trellised the tomato plants to keep them off the ground.
    • The gardener trellised the ivy along the fence.
noun
  1. A framework of crossed wooden or metal strips used to support climbing plants.
    • A tall trellis in the garden supported the bean plants.
    • She attached a metal trellis to the wall for the climbing roses.
    • The grapevines grew up the wooden trellis in the backyard.
  2. A structure or pattern that resembles a lattice or grid.
    • The bridge was built with a steel trellis design.
    • The window had a decorative trellis pattern on the glass.
    • She wore a dress with a trellis of lace across the back.
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