reticulation

/ɹəˌtɪkjəˈleɪʃən/

reticulation means A network of criss-crossing lines, strands, cables or pipes. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 78 out of 100.

reticulation is pronounced /ɹəˌtɪkjəˈleɪʃən/.

Etymology

By surface analysis, reticule + -ation, or, by surface analysis, reticulate + -ion.

noun

A network of criss-crossing lines, strands, cables or pipes.“Near-synonym: (lines) graticulation”
A method of copying a painting by the help of threads stretched across a frame.