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Crate: meaning, definitions and examples

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crate

 

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Context #1

wooden container

A crate is a large wooden box used for transporting or storing goods.

Synonyms

box, case, container

Examples of usage

  • The farmer loaded the crates of apples onto the truck.
  • We need to order more crates for the upcoming shipment.
Context #2

animal enclosure

A crate is a small cage or enclosure used for training or transporting animals.

Synonyms

cage, enclosure, pen

Examples of usage

  • The puppy sleeps in a crate at night.
  • The dog was put in a crate during transport.
Context #3

to pack or put into a crate

To crate means to pack or enclose something in a crate for transportation or storage.

Synonyms

box, enclose, pack

Examples of usage

  • We need to crate these fragile items carefully.
  • She crated her belongings before moving.

Translations

Translations of the word "crate" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น caixa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเฅ‹เค•เคฐเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kiste

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ peti

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‰ะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ skrzynia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆœจ็ฎฑ (ใใฐใ“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท caisse

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ caja

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sandฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ƒ์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตู†ุฏูˆู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bedna

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ debna

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฎฑๅญ (xiฤngzi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zaboj

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kassi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถำ™ัˆั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒฃแƒ—แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sandฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ caja

Word origin

The word 'crate' originated from the Old French word 'cratte', meaning a large basket or hamper. It was first used in the English language in the late 15th century. Over time, the term evolved to refer to wooden containers used for transporting goods. The use of crates became widespread during the industrial revolution with the growth of shipping and transportation of goods.