Lentas

Lentas is a Lithuanian noun referring to a flat, rectangular piece of material that is used as a board or plank. The term covers a broad range of sizes and finishes and is common in carpentry, construction, and furniture making. In everyday language, lentos (the plural form) can describe wooden boards used for flooring, walls, shelves, or panels.

In practical use, lentos are selected for their wood species, thickness, and surface finish. They can be rough-sawn for structural purposes or planed and finished for visible surfaces. Common applications include wooden floors, interior wall panelling, exterior siding, countertops, and various forms of furniture. The boards may be treated to resist moisture, warped less over time, or cut with edge profiles such as plain edges or tongue-and-groove joints for interlocking installation.

The concept of lenta-related materials also extends to decorative and architectural contexts, where boards are employed to create textures, cladding, or acoustic panels. In Lithuanian, the word lenta is part of everyday vocabulary for building and design, as well as for broader uses in signage and displays that involve flat, board-like surfaces.

Etymology and cognates: lenta is of Baltic linguistic origin, with related terms appearing in neighboring Baltic languages to denote boards or panels. See also board, plank, lumber.