About The Word Crate

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Crate

Crate Meaning & Definition
Crate Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Crate?

[n] a rugged box (usually made of wood); used for shipping
[n] the quantity contained in a crate
[v] put into a crate; as for protection; "crate the paintings before shipping them to the museum"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Crate: crateful

Related Terms | Find terms related to Crate: archives | armory | arsenal | attic | auto | autocar | automobile | bag | bank | barrel | basement | basket | bay | bin | boat | bonded warehouse | bookcase | bottle | box | box up | buggy | bunker | burden | bus | buttery | can | capsule | car | cargo dock | carton | case | cask | cellar | chest | closet | conservatory | crib | cupboard | depository | depot | dock | dog | drawer | dump | embox | embrace | encapsulate | encase | encyst | enfold | enshroud | envelop | enwrap | exchequer | fill | freight | glory hole | godown | hamper | heap | heap up | hold | hutch | invest | jalopy | jar | lade | lap | library | load | locker | lumber room | lumberyard | machine | magasin | magazine | mass | motor | motor vehicle | motorcar | motorized vehicle | pack | pack away | package | parcel | pile | pocket | pot | rack | repertory | repository | reservoir | rick | sack | sheathe | shelf | ship | shroud | smother | stack | stack room | stock room | storage | store | storehouse | storeroom | stow | supply base | supply depot | surround | swaddle | swathe | tank | tin | treasure house | treasure room | treasury | tub | vat | vault | voiture | warehouse | wheels | wine cellar | wrap | wrap about | wrap up | wreck

See Also | box | case | containerful | cracker box | encase | packing box | packing case | soapbox

Crate In Webster's Dictionary

\Crate\ (kr?t), n. [L. cratis hurdle; perh. akin to E. cradle. See {Hurdle}, and cf. {Crate} a framework.] 1. A large basket or hamper of wickerwork, used for the transportation of china, crockery, and similar wares. 2. A box or case whose sides are of wooden slats with interspaces, -- used especially for transporting fruit.
\Crate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Crated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Crating}.] To pack in a crate or case for transportation; as, to crate a sewing machine; to crate peaches.

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