egg crate

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Synonyms: eggcrate, egg-crate, egg case

Antonyms: eggcrate, egg-crate, egg case

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|countable}} A [[crate]] used for transporting eggs.
2. {{lb|en|countable}} An [[egg carton]]; A specialized container for eggs which has multiple indentations for holding individual eggs.
3. {{lb|en|countable|lighting}} A device for restricting the spread of light that fits into the softbox of a diffuser panel.
4. {{lb|en|countable|education}} A self-contained [[class]] that has no [[collaboration]] or [[interaction]] with any other class, and which is the sole responsibility of a single teacher.
5. {{lb|en|countable|uncountable}} A [[foam]] [[pad]] with multiple indentations giving it a texture similar to that of an egg carton.
6. {{lb|en|countable}} A surface or insert that has regularly spaced holes or indentations.
7. A grid-like support structure or scaffolding.
8. {{lb|en|countable}} A style of open roof that consists of horizontal supports in a grid pattern.

Verb

1. {{alt form|en|egg-crate}}.

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