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Crate - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A crate is a sturdy wooden or plastic container used for storing or transporting goods. It often has slatted sides and is commonly seen in shipping, farming, or moving items.

crate

/kreɪt/ /kreɪt/

Definition:

A wooden or plastic container used for transporting or storing goods.

Synonyms:

box, case, container, bin, carton

Part of Speech:

noun, verb

Antonyms:

unpack, unload

Common Collocations:

wooden crate, shipping crate, milk crate, storage crate, fruit crate

Derivatives:

crating, crated

Usage Tips:

Use "crate" for sturdy containers; often associated with shipping or storage of heavy items.

Common Phrases:

crate up, in a crate, packed in a crate

Etymology:

From Latin "crātis" (wickerwork), via Old French "crate" (hurdle).

Examples:

  • 1. The farmer loaded apples into the wooden crate.
  • 2. She bought a plastic crate for her books.
  • 3. The workers crated the fragile items carefully.
  • 4. We found an old milk crate in the garage.
  • 5. He carried the heavy crate into the warehouse.

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