Crates: meaning, definitions and examples

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crates

 

[ kreษชts ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

storage

A large wooden or metal container used for storing or transporting goods.

Synonyms

box, case, container

Examples of usage

  • The warehouse was full of wooden crates filled with fruits and vegetables.
  • The workers loaded the crates onto the truck for delivery.
Context #2 | Noun

gaming

A loot container in video games, often found in dungeons or after defeating enemies.

Synonyms

chest, loot box

Examples of usage

  • The player found a rare weapon in the crate hidden behind the waterfall.
  • Opening crates in the game can reward players with valuable items.
Context #3 | Verb

packing

To pack or store something in crates.

Synonyms

pack, store

Examples of usage

  • The workers carefully crated the fragile items for shipping.
  • She decided to crate her books before moving to a new house.

Translations

Translations of the word "crates" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น caixotes

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเค•เฅเคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kisten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ peti

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‰ะธะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ skrzynie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆœจ็ฎฑ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท caisses

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cajas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sandฤฑklar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ƒ์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตู†ุงุฏูŠู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bedny

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ debny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฟๆก็ฎฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ skrinje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kassar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถำ™ัˆั–ะบั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒฃแƒ—แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qutular

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cajas

Etymology

The word 'crates' originated from the Middle English word 'crate', meaning a large box or basket. It has roots in the Old Dutch word 'kratta' and the Latin word 'cratis', both of which refer to a wickerwork container. Over time, the term evolved to represent various types of containers, including wooden or metal storage boxes. Today, 'crates' are commonly used in transportation, storage, and gaming contexts.

See also: crating.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,262, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.