STRIP (5 letters) The term LATTICE STRIP is composed of two words: LATH and STRIP. A LATH is a thin, narrow STRIP of wood or metal used as a backing for plaster or stucco in construction. A STRIP is a long, narrow piece of material, such as cloth, paper, or metal, that is usually flat and rectangular. Together, the two words form the term LATTICE STRIP, which is a type of construction material consisting of a lattice of thin strips of wood or metal.