First Known Use: 15th century
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1crate
noun \ˈkrāt\
: a large wooden or plastic box used for moving things from one place to another
: a metal or plastic container that is used to hold bottles
: the amount of something contained in a crate
Full Definition of CRATE
1
: an open box of wooden slats or a usually wooden protective case or framework for shipping
2
: jalopy
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Origin of CRATE
Middle English, from Latin cratis
2crate
verb
: to pack (something) in a crate
crat·edcrat·ing
Full Definition of CRATE
transitive verb
: to pack in a crate
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First Known Use of CRATE
1871
CRATE Defined for Kids
1crate
noun \ˈkrāt\
Definition of CRATE for Kids
: a box or frame of wooden slats or boards for holding and protecting something in shipment
2crate
verb
crat·edcrat·ing
Definition of CRATE for Kids
: to pack in a wooden box or frame
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