trellis

Example Sentences

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"It acts like a scaffold for nerves to grow along like a rose on a trellis," Dr Alex Woods explains, holding threads of silk worthy of Spider-man.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

The couple are also planning to put a pool and “inset spa” in the backyard, while also building a pool deck and a boardwalk, as well as a trellis.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 17, 2025

“It’s what you would buy if you were going to grow a couple of tomatoes and maybe a miniature eggplant on a trellis on your patio.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2024

Although Snyderman decided to keep the interior of the room visible, he built a free-standing trellis for track lighting.

From New York Times • May 2, 2024

The trellis creaks, tips, and, before my horrified eyes, drops with a deafening clatter to the flagstones.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir