Trellis Meaning in English

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Definition

A trellis is a frame made of latticework, usually wood or metal, used in gardens to support climbing plants or vines.

Usage & Nuances

"Trellis" is mainly used for garden structures that support climbing plants. It is a countable noun. Common phrases: 'grow roses on a trellis,' 'metal trellis.' Not the same as 'fence' or 'lattice' (broader term).

• Spanish: celosía (de jardín) - enrejado
• Portuguese (BR): treliça - grade (de jardim)
• Portuguese (PT): treliça - grade (de jardim)
• Chinese (Simplified): 格架 - 棚架
• Chinese (Traditional): 格架 - 棚架
• Hindi: जालीदार सहारा (बग़ीचे में)
• Arabic: تعريشة
• Bengali: ট্রেলিস - মান্দিরা (বাগানের গাছের জন্য কাঠ বা ধাতুর ফ্রেম)
• Russian: шпалера
• Japanese: トレリス
• Vietnamese: giàn
• Korean: 격자 울타리 - 트렐리스
• Turkish: kafes
• Urdu: جالی دار چوکھٹا - ٹریلس
• Indonesian: teralis

Example Sentences

The roses climbed up the trellis in the garden.

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We bought a wooden trellis for our backyard.

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Grapevines need a strong trellis to grow well.

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We trained the jasmine to cover the old trellis by the porch.

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The old trellis finally broke after the storm last night.

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That metal trellis adds a nice touch to the patio.

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