pallet

/ˈpælɪt/
noun
  1. A flat wooden or plastic platform used for storing or moving goods, especially with a forklift.
    • The forklift lifted the pallet and moved it to the storage area.
    • The warehouse worker stacked boxes on a wooden pallet.
    • We loaded the pallet with bags of cement for delivery.
  2. A thin, hard bed or mattress, often on the floor or a simple frame.
    • He made a temporary pallet from blankets and a foam pad.
    • After the flood, families were given pallets to sleep on in the shelter.
    • The soldier slept on a straw pallet in the tent.
  3. A range of colors used by an artist; also used figuratively for a range of choices or options.
    • The designer's pallet included both modern and traditional styles.
    • The chef worked with a pallet of fresh herbs and spices.
    • The painter chose a bright pallet of yellows and oranges for the sunset scene.
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