eggcrate

or egg-crate

[ eg-kreyt ]

adjective

1. of or resembling a horizontal construction divided by vertical partitions into cell-like areas, used especially for directing downward rays of overhead light:

   eggcrate ceiling fixtures.

Word History and Origins

Origin of eggcrate¹

egg ¹ + crate

Example Sentences

With its alluring tubular fenders and eggcrate grille, this radically new Camaro was heavily influenced by Ferrari 250 GTs.

From New York Times

Behind that chromed eggcrate grille is a magnificent anachronism: a 6.0-liter biturbo V12 producing 621 hp and 738 lb-ft of torque between 2,300-4,300 rpm.

From Wall Street Journal