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pallet
noun (1)
pal·let
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Definition of pallet
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a straw-filled tick or mattress
monks retiring to their pallets
2
: a small, hard, or temporary bed
The computers are packed in boxes and then stacked on pallet for shipping.
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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pallet
noun
pal·let
| \ ˈpa-lət
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Kids Definition of pallet
1
: a mattress of straw
2
: a hard temporary bed
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