lathing

Meanings

• verb

  The process of shaping and attaching wooden strips (laths) to form a base for plaster or stucco.

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Variants

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lathe , lathed , lathes , lathing , lath , laths

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Etymology

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From Old English 'læthan' meaning 'to lay, place'.

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Trivia

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1. Lathing was widely used in ancient civilizations, including the Greeks and Romans.

2. Lathing is still used in modern construction, particularly in the restoration of historic buildings.

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Related Concepts

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1. Plastering: The process of applying a smooth layer of material, typically a mixture of water, sand, and binders, to a wall or ceiling.

2. Stucco: A type of exterior wall covering made of cement, sand, water, and lime.

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Culture

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In Swahili culture, lathing is used extensively in traditional Swahili houses known as 'vipungani' or 'vipungu' houses. These houses are built using laths made from wood or bamboo, which are then plastered with a mixture of sand, water, and coral.

How to Memorize "lathing"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the process of shaping and attaching wooden strips to a wall.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lathing' with the process of building a house or constructing a wall.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Laths Attached To House' to remember the meaning of 'lathing'.

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