Dorm cafeteria tray, at times (4)

I believe the answer is:

sled

(Other definitions for sled that I've seen before include "Sleigh" , "American toboggan" , "Toboggan (mainly US)" , "Vehicle on runners" , "Winter transport" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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