Meaning of CRATE
| Pronunciation: | | kreyt
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- [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"
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| | Synonyms: | | crateful |
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| | Antonyms: | | uncrate | | |
| | See Also: | | box, case, containerful, cracker box, encase, packing box, packing case, soapbox | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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\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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