especially: to train (a plant, such as a vine) on a trellis
2
: to cross or interlace on or through : interweave
Examples of trellis in a Sentence
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Noun
Outside, consider extending roof eaves or adding a trellis or awning to shade windows.—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2024 Also, some wire and tools to secure to a trellis, fence or other structure may be necessary.—Marie Woodward, Hartford Courant, 25 May 2024
Verb
Tomatoes, pole beans, cucumbers, and squashes can all be trellised.—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 20 June 2024 Because sweet potatoes have a vining habit, Sparks says they can be trellised to be less messy.—Alex Groves, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for trellis
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Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English trelis, from Anglo-French treleis, from Old French treille arbor, from Latin trichila summerhouse
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