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Lattice (Noun)

Small opening (like a window in a door) through which business can be transacted.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The bank teller helped customers through the lattice in the wall, exchanging cash and taking deposits.
A small lattice in the door allowed the ticket vendor to sell tickets to the concert without having to open the door.
The pharmacy had a lattice where patients could pick up their prescriptions without entering the main area.
The deli used a lattice to serve customers who were in a hurry and just wanted to grab a quick sandwich.
The liquor store had a lattice where customers could buy lottery tickets and other small items.

An arrangement of points or particles or objects in a regular periodic pattern in 2 or 3 dimensions.

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

The crystal structure of the mineral was a lattice of repeating patterns of atoms.
In physics, a lattice model is used to describe the behavior of particles in a regular arrangement.
The lattice structure of the metal alloy gave it exceptional strength and durability.
The researchers created a lattice of tiny magnets to study the behavior of magnetic fields.
The arrangement of molecules in the material formed a lattice that was crucial to its optical properties.

Framework consisting of an ornamental design made of strips of wood or metal.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The garden was surrounded by a beautiful lattice made of intricately carved wooden strips.
The architect designed a metal lattice to cover the west facade of the building to provide shade and add visual interest.
A delicate lattice pattern adorned the top of the antique gate, adding a touch of elegance to the entrance.
The lattice screen was installed in the windows to filter out the sunlight and create a sense of seclusion.
A wooden lattice structure supported the vines of the climbing roses in the picturesque courtyard.