Pallet: meaning, definitions and examples

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pallet

 

[ หˆpรฆlษชt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

manufacturing, logistics

A pallet is a flat structure used to support goods in a stable manner while being moved by a forklift, pallet jack, or other jacking devices. They are commonly used in warehouses and shipping industries to facilitate storage and transport.

Synonyms

crate, platform, skid

Examples of usage

  • The warehouse uses wooden pallets for stacking boxes.
  • We loaded the pallets onto the truck for delivery.
  • Pallets can be made from plastic or metal for durability.
Context #2 | Noun

art, painting

In the context of art, a pallet refers to a board on which an artist mixes paints. It can also refer to the range of colors used by an artist in a particular work.

Synonyms

color plate, mixing board

Examples of usage

  • The artist carefully arranged her colors on the palette.
  • He had a vibrant palette filled with various shades.
  • She prefers to use a wooden palette for mixing her paints.

Translations

Translations of the word "pallet" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น palete

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅˆเคฒเฅ‡เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Palette

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pallet

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดะดะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ paleta

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‘ใƒฌใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท palette

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ palรฉ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท palet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒ”๋ ˆํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู†ุตุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ paleta

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ paleta

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰˜็›˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ paleta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pall

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะฐะปะปะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒšแƒ”แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ palet

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ palรฉ

Word origin

The word 'pallet' originates from the Middle French word 'palette', which itself is a diminutive form of 'pal', meaning 'shovel'. It first entered the English language in the late 19th century, used to refer to the portable platform for lifting and transporting goods. Over time, its meaning expanded to include also the mixing board used by artists. The evolution of the term reflects both the practical and artistic uses of the platform and provides insight into industrial and creative practices of the time.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,453, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.