eggcrate

plural eggcrates

1. Alternative form of egg crate.
   1. countableuncountableA crate for eggs.

      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).

      2012, Robert Shannon, Applied Optics and Optical Engineering - Volume 7, →ISBN, page 110

   2. countableuncountableA self-contained class

      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.

      1962, Frontiers of Science Foundation of Oklahoma, Tomorrow's teaching

   3. countableuncountableA foam pad

      Mean Skin Assessment Scale scores of patients in control, hydrocolloid dressing and eggcrate foam groups Group Mean score in treatment period

      1996, The Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing

   4. countableuncountableA textured surface or insert.

      Although eggcrate louvers can effectively cut off the view of bright lamps, the grid itself can become rather bright, especially when it is white.

      2011, David Lee Smith, Environmental Issues for Architecture, →ISBN

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      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.

      1948, Electrical Consultant - Volume 54, page 26

      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).

      2012, Robert Shannon, Applied Optics and Optical Engineering - Volume 7, →ISBN, page 110

   5. countableuncountableA style of roof

      An eggcrate shelter, which is open to the sky but substantial enough to give the feeling of protection, may be your answer.

      1964, Sunset, How to build patio roofs, page 55

      1 more example

      One very popular type of overhead shelter is the eggcrate. The eggcrate is composed of horizontal roof supports at right angles to one another, with equal spacing in both directions.

      1993, Michael Littlewood, Landscape Detailing: Structures, →ISBN, page 6

   6. countableuncountableGrid-like support structure.

      Eggcrates are carefully aligned at specific locations by adjusting the location of each radially with corresponding tube holes.

      1979, British Nuclear Energy Agency, Welding and fabrication in the nuclear industry, →ISBN, page 71

      2 more examples

      To prevent distortion during the postcure, the eggcrate support structure is usually attached to the faceplate prior to postcure.

      2010, F. C. Campbell, Structural Composite Materials, →ISBN, page 115

      There was no fuel cladding, no zirconium egg-crates holding the fuel in a rigid matrix, no steam in the reactor vessel to float away with fission products into the atmosphere, and, of course, there was no danger of the fuel melting.

      2014, James Mahaffey, Atomic Accidents, →ISBN

2. alternativecountableuncountableAlternative form of egg-crating (plastic mat)

   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.

   2000, Freshwater and Marine Aquarium - Volume 23, Issues 10-12, page 48

3. countableuncountableA display that egg-crates multiple images.

   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.

   2014, Nicolae Sfetcu, Game Preview

present singular third person eggcrates · participle present eggcrating · participle past eggcrated · past eggcrated

1. alternativeAlternative form of egg-crate.