n.
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle French palette, literally, small shovel ― more at PALETTE
Date: 1558
1 : a wooden flat-bladed instrument
2 : a lever or surface in a timepiece that receives an impulse from the escapement wheel and imparts motion to a balance or pendulum
3 : a portable platform for handling, storing, or moving materials and packages (as in warehouses, factories, or vehicles)