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Pallet — Pal let, n. [F. palette: af. It. paletta; prop. and orig., a fire shovel, dim. of L. pala a shovel, spade. See {Peel} a shovel.] 1. (Paint.) Same as {Palette}. [1913 Webster] 2. (Pottery) (a) A wooden implement used by potters, crucible makers,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Pallet — A pallet (IPAEng|ˈpæːlɨt) (sometimes called a skid) is a flat transport structure that supports goods in a stable fashion while being lifted by a forklift, pallet jack, or other jacking device. A pallet is the foundation of a unit load design,… … Wikipedia
pallet — Palette Pal ette, n. [See {Pallet} a thin board.] [1913 Webster] 1. (Paint.) A thin, oval or square board, or tablet, with a thumb hole at one end for holding it, on which a painter lays and mixes his pigments. Hence, any other object, usually… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
pallet — pal·let || pælɪt n. straw filled mattress; hard and simple bed; platform used to stack items during moving or storage; potter s tool; board where ceramics are place while drying; board for holding and mixing paints … English contemporary dictionary
pallet — pallet1 /pal it/, n. 1. a bed or mattress of straw. 2. a small or makeshift bed. [1325 75; ME pailet < AF paillete, equiv. to OF paille straw ( < L palea chaff) + ete ETTE] pallet2 /pal it/, n., v., palleted, palleting. n … Universalium
pallet — A large flat board or box like construction on which materials may be stored to protect them from damp, and which make them easier to move with a fork lift. Not to be confused with palette … Glossary of Art Terms
pallet — I pal•let [[t]ˈpæl ɪt[/t]] n. 1) a bed or mattress of straw 2) a small or makeshift bed • Etymology: 1325–75; ME pailet < AF paillete= OF paille straw (< L palea chaff) + ete ette II pal•let [[t]ˈpæl ɪt[/t]] n. 1) a low, portable platform… … From formal English to slang
pallet — I. /ˈpælət / (say paluht) noun 1. a bed or mattress of straw. 2. a small or poor bed. {Middle English pailet, from Old French, diminutive of paille straw, from Latin palea chaff} II. /ˈpælət / (say paluht) noun 1. an implement consisting of a… …
palate, palette, pallet — Palate has to do with the mouth and taste. Palette is the board used by artists. Pallet is a mattress, a machine part, or a wooden platform on which freight is placed … Dictionary of troublesome word
palate, palette, pallet — Palate has to do with the mouth and taste. Palette is the board used by artists. Pallet is a mattress, a machine part, or a wooden platform on which freight is placed … Dictionary of troublesome word
