Alternative form of egg-crate

present participle of egg-crate

textured surface or insert. / style of roof / A plastic mat of horizontal and vertical strips that form squares with holes in the centers.

(automotive) Synonym of crate engine: An assembled, new fresh motor, shipped from the builder.

(automotive) a new, fully-assembled automobile engine that is shipped to the installer

plural of crate engine

(rare) A gullible simpleton.