egg crate

Short definition from Wiktionary

Noun

1. 1
   A crate used for transporting eggs.
2. 2
   An egg carton; A specialized container for eggs which has multiple indentations for holding individual eggs.
3. 3
   A device for restricting the spread of light that fits into the softbox of a diffuser panel.
4. 4
   A self-contained class that has no collaboration or interaction with any other class, and which is the sole responsibility of a single teacher.
5. 5
   A foam pad with multiple indentations giving it a texture similar to that of an egg carton.
6. 6
   A surface or insert that has regularly spaced holes or indentations.
7. 7
   A grid-like support structure or scaffolding.
8. 8
   A style of open roof that consists of horizontal supports in a grid pattern.
9. 9
   Alternative form of egg crate.

Verb

1. 1
   Alternative form of egg-crate.
2. 2
   To put into egg crates.
3. 3
   To compartmentalize; to separate into isolated or self-contained groups, containers, or modules.
4. 4
   To provide with a texture that is typical of an egg carton: either a lattice or having a pattern of regular depressions.
5. 5
   To attach two surfaces together using multiple points of attachment in a lattice pattern, often in order to provide strength while minimizing weight.
6. 6
   To equip with an egg crate.
7. 7
   To display multiple images on a single screen separated by sharp edges.