trellis
To train or arrange so that they grow against a trellisTo train or arrange (plants) so that they grow against a trellis.
» The trellis was covered with honeysuckle.
Das Spalier war mit Heckenkirschen bewachsen. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
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1 sensesTo train or arrange (plants) so that they grow against a trellis.
to trellis vines
train on a trellis, as of a vine
Examples
7 sentencesThe trellis was covered with honeysuckle.
deDas Spalier war mit Heckenkirschen bewachsen. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Some ivy is growing on the trellis.
He planted pole beans on the trellis.
The vine curled around the trellis, growing ever higher.
When the squash is pulled out, the trellis comes with it.
Origin
From Middle English trelis, from Anglo-Norman treslis, from Old French treille (“arbor”),From Middle English trelis, from Anglo-Norman treslis, from Old French treille (“arbor”), from Latin trichila (“arbor", "summer house”). However, see OED which claims another Old French form referring to sackcloth, from Vulgar Latin.
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Forms
trellises, trellising, trellised, trellisedLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle