Eggcrated

adj, adv, verb

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Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of eggcrate form-of, participle, past
Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative form of egg-crated. alt-of, alternative, not-comparable

    "This, it is believed, helps to provide full coverage of the eggcrated area. The eggcrate is recessed in a suspended plaster ceiling and extends almost the full length of the 70 foot long store, giving the illusion of a floating ceiling."

Adverb
  1. 1
    Alternative form of egg-crated. alt-of, alternative, not-comparable

    "Loose components of not less than 4-1/2 inches in diameter may be shipped eggcrated."

Example

More examples

"This, it is believed, helps to provide full coverage of the eggcrated area. The eggcrate is recessed in a suspended plaster ceiling and extends almost the full length of the 70 foot long store, giving the illusion of a floating ceiling."

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