Eggcrate
noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Alternative form of egg crate.; A crate for eggs. countable, uncountable
"The eggcrate fused silica lightweight mirror structure is assembled from machined fused silica parts and consists usually Of two circular plates between which is fitted a core Structure of slotted, interlocking ribs (similar to the dividers in old fashioned eggcrates)."
- 2 Alternative form of egg crate.; A self-contained class countable, uncountable
"Instead of having a nice modular eggcrate, we now want to build an immodular eggcrate. Deliberately we want to impose upon future teachers, not the nice simple eggcrate, but a more complicated one."
- 3 Alternative form of egg crate.; A foam pad countable, uncountable
"Mean Skin Assessment Scale scores of patients in control, hydrocolloid dressing and eggcrate foam groups Group Mean score in treatment period"
- 4 Alternative form of egg crate.; A textured surface or insert. countable, uncountable
"Although eggcrate louvers can effectively cut off the view of bright lamps, the grid itself can become rather bright, especially when it is white."
- 5 Alternative form of egg crate.; A style of roof countable, uncountable
"An eggcrate shelter, which is open to the sky but substantial enough to give the feeling of protection, may be your answer."
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- 6 Alternative form of egg crate.; Grid-like support structure. countable, uncountable
"Eggcrates are carefully aligned at specific locations by adjusting the location of each radially with corresponding tube holes."
- 7 Alternative form of egg-crating (plastic mat) alt-of, alternative, countable, uncountable
"Many hobbyists are familiar with the material known as "eggcrate." For those who don't know, eggcrate is made of plastic strips forming a grid of squares about 1/2" wide; it is available in most hardware stores in 2' x 4' sheets and usually costs less than $10."
- 8 A display that egg-crates multiple images. countable, uncountable
"The eggcrate display has been used on more game shows than any other score display in history, and is still used today on The Price Is Right."
- 1 Alternative form of egg-crate. alt-of, alternative
Example
More examples"The eggcrate fused silica lightweight mirror structure is assembled from machined fused silica parts and consists usually Of two circular plates between which is fitted a core Structure of slotted, interlocking ribs (similar to the dividers in old fashioned eggcrates)."
Etymology
From egg + crate.
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