treillage
- noun
- /trɪˈleɪʒ/
- Specialized
Examples
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A decorative treillage can transform a plain wall into an elegant focal point.
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The roses looked beautiful climbing over the treillage at the entrance to the garden.
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They installed a sturdy treillage to support their growing ivy along the fence.
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The treillage is beautiful.
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Look at that treillage!
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The old treillage in the garden supported beautiful climbing roses, adding charm and elegance to the landscape.
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We decided to install a wooden treillage against the fence to help the vines grow upward.
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As the summer progressed, the treillage became covered in green foliage, creating a lovely natural screen.
Synonyms
A frame of thin wood or metal bars that supports climbing plants
A frame of crossed bars that makes a screen or barrier
A frame of crossed wood or metal pieces that makes a pattern and supports plants
A way to support climbing plants by training them to grow on a frame
A frame of crossed wood or metal strips that supports climbing plants
Surface Forms
Etymology
Treillage comes from French and is like the English word trellis, both meaning a frame for vines. So a treillage is a kind of 'latticework' used to support climbing plants.