Pallet (Noun)
Meaning 1
Board that provides a flat surface on which artists mix paints and the range of colors used.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The artist carefully arranged her paints on the pallet to create a harmonious color scheme for her next project.
- She mixed a vibrant shade of blue on her pallet, blending it with a touch of white to achieve the desired hue.
- The painter's pallet was a mess of colors, with splotches of paint dotting the surface as she worked on her latest masterpiece.
- He arranged his pallet with a variety of earth tones, preparing to capture the warm hues of the sunset in his landscape painting.
- Her pallet was a crucial tool in her artistic process, allowing her to experiment with different color combinations and techniques.
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Meaning 2
A portable platform for storing or moving goods that are stacked on it.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Meaning 3
A hand tool with a flat blade used by potters for mixing and shaping clay.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Meaning 4
A mattress filled with straw or a pad made of quilts; used as a bed.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The travelers slept on a pallet on the floor of the rustic cabin.
- In the dormitory, each person had a narrow pallet with a thin blanket.
- After the storm destroyed their home, the family had to sleep on a pallet in the shelter.
- The hostelry provided a pallet in the common room for weary travelers to rest.
- During the war, soldiers often slept on pallets made of straw in the barracks.