'Crate' definitions:

Definition of 'crate'

From: WordNet
noun
A rugged box (usually made of wood); used for shipping
noun
The quantity contained in a crate [syn: crate, crateful]
verb
Put into a crate; as for protection; "crate the paintings before shipping them to the museum" [ant: uncrate]

Definition of 'Crate'

From: GCIDE
  • Crate \Crate\ (kr[=a]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. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. A box or case whose sides are of wooden slats with interspaces, -- used especially for transporting fruit. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'crate'

From: GCIDE
  • crate \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. [1913 Webster]

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