crate Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a rugged box (usually made of wood); used for shipping
  2. noun the quantity contained in a crate
    crateful.
  3. verb put into a crate; as for protection
    • crate the paintings before shipping them to the museum

WordNet

Crate noun
Etymology
L. cratis hurdle; perh. akin to E. cradle. See Hurdle, and cf. Crate a framework.
Definitions
  1. A large basket or hamper of wickerwork, used for the transportation of china, crockery, and similar wares.
  2. A box or case whose sides are of wooden slats with interspaces, -- used especially for transporting fruit.
Crate transitive verb
Wordforms
imperfect & past participle Crated; present participle & verbal noun Crating
Definitions
  1. To pack in a crate or case for transportation; as, to crate a sewing machine; to crate peaches.

Webster 1913