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lath in Persian

توفال tufâl

/lɑːθ/

lath in Persian: توفال (tufâl). In English, lath means a thin, narrow strip, fastened to the rafters, studs, or floor beams of a building, for the purpose of supporting a covering of tiles, plastering, etc.

Persian words for lath

a thin, narrow strip, fastened to the rafters, studs, or floor beams of a building, for the purpose of supporting a covering of tiles, plastering, etc.
توفال tufâl

English meaning of lath

  1. noun A thin, narrow strip, fastened to the rafters, studs, or floor beams of a building, for the purpose of supporting a covering of tiles, plastering, etc.
  2. noun Microscopic, needle-like crystals, usually of plagioclase feldspar, in a glassy groundmass.
  3. noun One of the sharp-edged, thick planks driven forward to hold back loose earth or mud when digging the way through for tunnelling or spiling. Also called a spill.
  4. verb To cover or line with laths.

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Questions about lath in Persian

What is the meaning of lath in Persian?
Lath in Persian is توفال (tufâl).
معنی lath چیست؟
Lath: توفال (tufâl).
What does lath mean in English?
Lath means a thin, narrow strip, fastened to the rafters, studs, or floor beams of a building, for the purpose of supporting a covering of tiles, plastering, etc.

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