Meaning of eggcrate | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A crate for eggs.
   countable, uncountable
2. A self-contained class
   countable, uncountable
3. A foam pad
   countable, uncountable
4. A textured surface or insert.
   countable, uncountable
5. A style of roof
   countable, uncountable
6. Grid-like support structure.
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7. A display that egg-crates multiple images.
   countable, uncountable

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).”

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

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