n a portableplatform, usually designed to be easily moved by a forklift, on which goods can be stacked, for transport or storage.
n (military) A flat base for combining stores or carrying a single item to form a unit load for handling, transportation, and storage by materials handling equipment'Joint Publication 1-02 U.S. Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms; 12 April 2001 (As Amended Through 14 April 2006).'.
n (military) (DOD only) 463L pallet – An 88” x 108” aluminum flat base used to facilitate the upload and download of aircraft.