trellis
/ˈtɹɛlɪs/
B1 · Intermediate★★☆☆☆
Simple Meaning
a wooden or metal frame that plants climb on as they grow
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation⚙️Technical
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“We built a trellis for the roses to climb up the side of the house.”
“Could you help me fix the trellis? It fell over in the storm last night.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
An outdoor garden frame that can be used for partitioning a common area.
Related Words
Synonyms:
latticeframe
Word Family:
trellisestrellised