Definition of crate Crate

/kɹejˈt/ - [kreyt] - crate

We found 14 definitions of crate from 6 different sources.

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What does crate mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: crates

crate - a rugged box (usually made of wood); used for shipping
  box a blow with the hand (usually on the ear); "I gave him a good box on the ear"
  packing case, packing box a large crate in which goods are packed for shipment or storage
crate - the quantity contained in a crate
  crateful

Verb

crates, crating, crated  

crate - put into a crate; as for protection; "crate the paintings before shipping them to the museum"
  uncrate remove from the crate; "uncrate the glassed carefully!"
  encase, incase, case enclose in, or as if in, a case; "my feet were encased in mud"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • crate (Noun)
    A large open box or basket, used especially to transport fragile goods.
  • crate (Verb)
    To put into a crate.
  • crate (Verb)
    To keep in a crate.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • crate (n.)
    A large basket or hamper of wickerwork, used for the transportation of china, crockery, and similar wares.
  • crate (n.)
    A box or case whose sides are of wooden slats with interspaces, -- used especially for transporting fruit.
  • crate (v. t.)
    To pack in a crate or case for transportation; as, to crate a sewing machine; to crate peaches.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • crate
    A tiny boat. A boat too small for the presumed task.
  • crate
    A wooden box made of slats, for packing, shipping, or storing.
  • crate
    Something old or worn-out, esp. an automobile.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • crate
    krāt, n. a wicker-work case for packing crockery in, or for carrying fruit. [L. cratis, a hurdle. See Cradle.]

Part of speech

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  • crate, verb, present, 1st person singular of crate (infinitive).
  • crate, verb (infinitive).
  • crate, noun, singular of crates.

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