Meaning of the word pallet in English

What does pallet mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

pallet

US /ˈpæl.ɪt/

UK /ˈpæl.ɪt/

a portable platform, typically flat, on which goods can be stacked, stored, and moved.

Example:

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The forklift moved the boxes on the pallet.

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We need to order more pallets for the warehouse.

Synonym:

skid platform

a straw mattress or a makeshift bed.

Example:

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He slept on a rough pallet on the floor.

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The refugees were given thin pallets to sleep on.

Synonym:

mattress bed cot

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