ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Eggcrate

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Eggcrate is a noun meaning A display that egg-crates multiple images.

Meaning

A display that egg-crates multiple images.

More Meanings

  1. Alternative form of egg crate.
  2. Alternative form of egg-crating (plastic mat)
  3. Alternative form of egg-crate.

Example Sentences

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.
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.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include egg-crating, egg-crate, corncrib, cribsheet, cratch, laundrymat.

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