Definition of pallet
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a straw-filled tick or mattress
2
: a small, hard, or temporary bed
pallet
noun (2)Definition of pallet (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: a wooden flat-bladed instrument
2
: a lever or surface in a timepiece that receives an impulse from the escapement wheel and imparts motion to a balance or pendulum
3
: a portable platform for handling, storing, or moving materials and packages (as in warehouses, factories, or vehicles)
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The first known use of pallet was in the 14th century
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