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eggcrate

American  
[eg-kreyt] / ˈɛgˌkreɪt /
Or egg-crate

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.

Etymology

Origin of eggcrate

egg 1 + crate

Example Sentences

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

From New York Times • Apr. 5, 2023

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