Illustration of trellis
- trellis 1
1
: a frame of latticework used as a screen or as a support for climbing plants
2
: a construction (such as a summerhouse) chiefly of latticework
3
: an arrangement that forms or gives the effect of a lattice
a trellis of interlacing streams
trellised; trellising; trellises
1
: to provide with a trellis
especially
: to train (a plant, such as a vine) on a trellis
2
: to cross or interlace on or through : interweave
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Isabel Garcia, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
One of their friends baked a gorgeous three-tier cake with a garden trellis down the side.
—Meghan Herbst, WIRED, 26 Nov. 2024
John Mariani, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
For all of these reasons, try out trellising cucumbers or guiding wisteria vines over an arch.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 7 Aug. 2024
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Noun
The neutral rug has a geometric trellis print that complements minimalist and rustic decor.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
One of their friends baked a gorgeous three-tier cake with a garden trellis down the side.
—Meghan Herbst, WIRED, 26 Nov. 2024
Verb
So, here are a few guidelines to holding a wine tasting for people who have a general knowledge and interest in wine rather than those who consider discussion of Ph levels and vine trellising fit conversation at a party.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
For all of these reasons, try out trellising cucumbers or guiding wisteria vines over an arch.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 7 Aug. 2024
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“Trellis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trellis. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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