reticolato

wire mesh

noun reh-tee-koh-LAH-toh Rare

Origin: Latin reticulum, diminutive of rete (net)

Also means

grid

Usage Note

Reticolato refers to a mesh or grid structure — most concretely barbed-wire fencing (reticolato di filo spinato) used in military or security contexts, but also any net-like pattern in biology or cartography. The adjective reticolato (grid-like) shares the same form. Do not confuse with reticolo (reticulum, small net/grid).

Examples

"I soldati tagliarono il reticolato di filo spinato."

Natural Translation

The soldiers cut through the barbed-wire mesh.

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