segmentedtray
nounUK /ˈsɛɡməntɪd treɪ/
US /ˈsɛɡmɛntɪd treɪ/
A segmented tray is a tray with little walls that make separate spaces for holding things.
She put the beads in a segmented tray so the colors would not mix.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A paint palette with separate wells for different colors.
The artist squeezed each color into a well of the segmented tray.
3. A food-service tray with compartments for different dishes.
The cafeteria served lunch on a segmented tray with spots for meat, vegetables, and dessert.
4. A storage insert used in drawers or toolboxes to keep small parts apart.
He sorted the screws into a segmented tray inside his toolbox.
5. A medical or dental tray divided into sections for holding instruments or supplies.
The nurse arranged the swabs in a segmented tray before the procedure.