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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Tray \Tray\, n.; pl. {Trays}. [OE. treye, AS. treg. Cf.
{Trough}.]
1. A small trough or wooden vessel, sometimes scooped out of
a block of wood, for various domestic uses, as in making
bread, chopping meat, etc.
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2. A flat, broad vessel on which dishes, glasses, etc., are
carried; a waiter; a salver.
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3. A shallow box, generally without a top, often used within
a chest, trunk, box, etc., as a removable receptacle for
small or light articles.
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