lattice
n.
5ME latis < OFr lattis < latte < MHG < OHG latta: see LATH6
1 an openwork structure of crossed strips or bars of wood, metal, etc. used as a screen, support, etc.
2 something resembling or suggesting such a structure
3 a door, gate, shutter, trellis, etc. formed of such a structure
4 Physics a) a three-dimensional pattern of points in space, as of atoms or groups of atoms in a solid or crystal b) SPACE LATTICE c) the arrangement in a geometric pattern of fissionable and nonfissionable material in a nuclear reactor
vt.
3ticed, 3tic[ing
1 to arrange like a lattice; make a lattice of
2 to furnish or cover with a lattice or latticework
lat4tice[like#
adj.


Lauan - a vaulable Philippine hard wood


l uau
n.
5Haw6 a Hawaiian feast, usually with entertainment


leapfrog
n.
a game in which each player in turn jumps, with legs spread wide, over the bent back of each of the other players
vi.
3frogged#, 3frog#ging
1 to jump in or as if in leapfrog; skip (over)
2 to move or progress in jumps or stages
vt.
to jump or skip over, as in leapfrog
N.B. when played in a nudist colony, balking is grounds for expulsion


Lebhaft = lively, auf Deutsch


leeward
adj.
1 in the direction toward which the wind blows
2 on the lee side
n.
the side or direction away from the wind
adv.
toward the lee; away from the wind Opposed to WINDWARD



leeway
n.
1 the leeward drift of a ship or aircraft from the course being steered
2 [Colloq.] a) margin of time, money, etc. b) room for freedom of action

lei 1
n.,
pl. leis 5Haw6 in Hawaii, a wreath of flowers and leaves, generally worn about the neck

lei 2
n.
pl. of LEU
In Hawaii, it can also be a verb.