Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Dilemma. A dilemma is a problem offering two possibilities, neither of which is practically acceptable. One in this position has been traditionally described as being on the horns of a dilemma, neither horn being comfortable. This is sometimes more colorfully described as Finding oneself impaled upon the horns of a dilemma, referring to the sharp points of a bull's horns, equally uncomfortable.
Full Definition of LATH. 1. : a thin narrow strip of wood nailed to rafters, joists, or studding as a groundwork for slates, tiles, or plaster. 2. : a building material in sheets used as a base for plaster.3. : a quantity of laths. â lath transitive verb. a long and thin piece of wood that is used in walls and ceilings to support plaster, tiles, etc. plural laths or lath.
(lÄth), machine tool for holding and turning metal, wood, plastic, or other material against a cutting tool to form a cylindrical product or part. It also drills, bores, polishes, grinds, makes threads, and performs other operations.