eggcrate

Noun

eggcrate (countable and uncountable, plural eggcrates)

1. A 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. A 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. A foam pad
   • Mean Skin Assessment Scale scores of patients in control, hydrocolloid dressing and eggcrate foam groups Group Mean score in treatment period1996, The Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing
4. A 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
   • 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
5. A 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
   • 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. Grid-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
   • 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
7. A 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