egg crate
"Egg crate" can refer to a variety of items and concepts, ranging from containers for eggs to specific types of foam and lighting devices.
Definition
A2Food Transport
(common)A container designed to hold and protect eggs, usually with individual compartments for each egg.
Example
- She carefully placed the eggs in the egg crate to avoid breaking them.
B2Lighting
(technical)A device used to control the spread of light, often fitting into the softbox of a diffuser panel.
Example
- The photographer used an egg crate to soften the light for the photoshoot.
C1Education
(educational)A self-contained classroom with no interaction with other classes, managed by a single teacher.
Example
- The egg crate model of teaching limits collaboration between students from different classes.
B1Furniture
(common)A type of foam pad with a surface texture similar to an egg carton, often used for bedding or cushioning.
Example
- He added an egg crate foam topper to his mattress for extra comfort.
B2Construction
(technical)A horizontal structure divided by vertical partitions into cell-like areas, often used in ceiling fixtures to direct light downward.
Example
- The egg crate ceiling design helps to diffuse light evenly across the room.
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