palletize

[ pal-i-tahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, pal·let·ized, pal·let·iz·ing.

1. to place (materials) upon pallets for handling or moving.
2. to perform (a materials-handling operation) with the aid of pallets.
3. to equip with pallets or with the ability to handle pallets:

   to palletize a truck.

verb (used without object)

, pal·let·ized, pal·let·iz·ing.

1. to handle cargo or other materials by means of pallets.

palletize

/ ˈpælɪˌtaɪz /

verb

1. tr to stack or transport on a pallet or pallets

Derived Forms

• ˌpalletiˈzation, noun

Other Words From

• pallet·i·zation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of palletize¹

First recorded in 1950–55; pallet ² + -ize

Example Sentences

Airmen and civilians from the 436th Aerial Port Squadron palletize ammunition, weapons and other equipment bound for Ukraine during a foreign military sales mission at Dover Air Force Base, in Delaware, U.S.

From Reuters

Airmen and civilians from the 436th Aerial Port Squadron palletize ammunition, weapons and other equipment bound for Ukraine during a foreign military sales mission at Dover Air Force Base, in Delaware, U.S.

From Reuters

One particularly surreal moment: During six weeks of Costco roadshows last fall—essentially a test to see if the company's products would appeal to the retailer's members—Tasty Brand's warehouse announced it wouldn't be able to pack and palletize the product for the next day's delivery to Costco.

From Inc

Related Words

• clothe
• pack
• wrap