ripa — meaning in English

English meaning

• lath noun A thin strip of wood fixed to a building's frame to hold up plaster or tiles.
• post noun A long upright pole or beam, such as a fence post or lamppost.

Senses

ripa is used for these senses in English:

• lath 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.
• post (construction) A stud; a two-by-four.

lath — full definition

1. noun A thin strip of wood fixed to a building's frame to hold up plaster or tiles.
2. noun (geology) A tiny needle-shaped crystal, usually of feldspar, found within volcanic rock.
3. noun A strong, sharp-edged plank pushed forward to stop earth or mud from collapsing while digging a tunnel.

post — full definition

1. noun A long upright pole or beam, such as a fence post or lamppost.
2. noun A job or official position.
3. noun The system for delivering mail, or the mail itself.
4. noun A message published online, such as on a blog or social media.
5. verb To send something through the mail.

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