reticulation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A network of criss-crossing lines, strands, cables or pipes.
  2. A method of copying a painting by the help of threads stretched across a frame.

Pronunciation

/ɹəˌtɪkjəˈleɪʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-NaomiAmethyst-reticulation.wav

Word forms

reticulation reticulations

Etymology

By surface analysis, reticule + -ation, or, by surface analysis, reticulate + -ion.

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