Trellis

Pronunciation: /ˈtrɛlɪs/

Definitions of trellis

noun a framework of light wooden or metal bars, chiefly used as a support for fruit trees or climbing plants

Example Sentences

A1 The garden had a wooden trellis for climbing plants.

A2 She grew beautiful flowers on the trellis in her backyard.

B1 The grapevines were trained to grow along the trellis for better sun exposure.

B2 The intricate design of the metal trellis added a touch of elegance to the garden.

C1 The trellis was meticulously constructed to support the weight of the heavy vines.

C2 The trellis served both a functional and decorative purpose in the landscape design.

Grammatical Forms of trellis

• past tense: trellised
• plural: trellises
• comparative: more trellised
• superlative: most trellised
• present tense: trellis
• future tense: will trellis
• perfect tense: have trellised
• continuous tense: is trellising
• singular: trellis
• positive degree: trellis
• infinitive: to trellis
• gerund: trellising
• participle: trellising

Origin and Evolution of trellis

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'trellis' originated from the Old French word 'trelis', which in turn came from the Latin word 'trilicius' meaning 'of three threads'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'trellis' has come to refer to a structure of latticework used for supporting climbing plants or as a decorative element in gardens and architecture.