Crate

Word CRATE
Character 5
Hyphenation crate
Pronunciations /kɹeɪt/

Definitions and meanings of "Crate"

What do we mean by crate?

A container, such as a slatted wooden case, used for storing or shipping. noun

A container, usually of plastic, metal, or wood, used to house or transport an animal. noun

An old rickety vehicle, especially a decrepit automobile or aircraft. noun

To pack into a container, such as a slatted wooden case. transitive verb

To put (an animal) into a crate. transitive verb

A kind of basket or hamper of wickerwork, used for the transportation of china, glass, crockery, and similar wares; hence, any openwork casing, as a box made of slats used for packing or transporting commodities, as peaches. noun

The amount held by such a casing. noun

In glass manufacturing, a lot of twelve tables or disks of crown-glass. See table, 1 . noun

To put or pack in a crate for transportation: as, to crate fruit, furniture, etc.

A large basket or hamper of wickerwork, used for the transportation of china, crockery, and similar wares. noun

A box or case whose sides are of wooden slats with interspaces, -- used especially for transporting fruit. noun

To pack in a crate or case for transportation. transitive verb

A large open box or basket, used especially to transport fragile goods. noun

To put into a crate. verb

To keep in a crate. verb

The quantity contained in a crate noun

A rugged box (usually made of wood); used for shipping noun

Put into a crate; as for protection verb

A large open box or basket, used especially to transport fragile goods.

(mildly) A vehicle (car, aircraft, spacecraft, etc.) seen as unreliable.

In the Rust programming language, a binary or library.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Crate

The word "crate" in example sentences

The story: A talented but homeless dancer living in a packing crate is lifted up to high social status by a well-dressed woman but in a tragic twist she turns out to be easy to tip over, and he must give up dancing for very careful, slow paced walking. ❋ Lisa De Moraes (2010)

The one making the most noise is the Honda Element EX Dog Friendly, which includes a soft-sided crate in the rear of a vehicle, a rear fan for keeping your pup cool, a ramp (so that little yappers can access the crate from the ground), a spill resistant water bowl, and a floor that can literally be hosed off. ❋ Unknown (2010)

A milk crate is a good choice for this task because it allows air flow around the items. ❋ Unknown (2010)

I like the idea of browsing them every once in a while; and a crate is not really the most suitable way to browse them without damaging them. ❋ Melted_snowball (2008)

The Professor ceased his tidying, and strode to the corner of the room, hefting a small wooden shipping crate from a half full pallet of the same. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Anyway my WW is of just an old discarded milk-crate from a logging operation. ❋ Unknown (2007)

The crate is equipped with shielding materials to reduce the radiation signature. ❋ Amuchmoreexotic (2007)

It took two of us, both Jean-Marc and me, to lift a single crate from the back of the truck. ❋ Unknown (2006)

I'm a huge believer in crate training - I learned that lesson long ago - and Buster loved his crate, as most dogs with separation anxiety will. ❋ Unknown (2004)

From the Sun-Sentinel: Cuban woman ships herself to Miami in crate ❋ Unknown (2004)

Four men gingerly carried the crate from the wagon into a small, high-walled back yard. ❋ Unknown (1903)

It’s hard to worry yourself about climate change when your trailer park cardboard shipping crate is always being obliterated by tornados, eh trolls? ❋ Unknown (2010)

The prisoners rode out the whole sentence, but the taxpayers got to save the expense of a full term crate in a big house somewhere with all the amenities. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Nigel Watson, executive director of the Antarctic Heritage Trust, which is restoring the explorer's hut, said opening the crate was a delicate process. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The crate should be a comfortable, cozy place where your dog will want to hang out. ❋ Tamar Geller (2010)

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