Word: counterlath
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: coun
ter
lath
Definition: Any of a series of laths nailed to the timbers to raise the sheet lathing above their surface to afford a key for plastering.
Morphemes:
Affix: counter-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: in opposition to
Etymology Compounds: Affix: contra
Language: la
Decoded: contra
Meaning: against
Affix: lath
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A thin, narrow strip, fastened to the rafters, studs, or floor beams of a building, for the purpose of supporting a covering of tiles, plastering, etc.