crate

[kreɪt]

crate Definition

• 1. a large box or container used for transporting or storing goods
• 2. a slatted wooden case used for carrying or storing bottles
• 3. to pack things into a crate

Using crate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "crate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The fruits were shipped in wooden crates.

• Example

  He bought a crate of beer for the party.

• Example

  She carefully packed her belongings into a crate.

• Example

  The winery uses wooden crates to store and transport their wine bottles.

crate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for crate

• box
• case
• container
• chest

Phrases with crate

• create a stir

  to cause a commotion or uproar

  Example

  The new restaurant created a stir in the neighborhood.

• crated up

  packed or stored in a crate

  Example

  All the equipment was crated up and ready for shipping.

• dog crate

  a cage-like enclosure used for training or transporting dogs

  Example

  The puppy was trained to sleep in a dog crate.

Origins of crate

from Old Norse 'kratta', meaning 'basket'

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Summary: crate in Brief

A 'crate' [kreɪt] is a large box or container used for transporting or storing goods, such as fruits or beer. It can also refer to a slatted wooden case used for carrying or storing bottles. The verb form means to pack things into a crate. Examples include 'The winery uses wooden crates to store and transport their wine bottles.' and 'She carefully packed her belongings into a crate.'