English

crate

kreɪt, kɹeɪt
Meaning: a large wooden or plastic box used for transporting goods
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: kɹeɪt

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Example sentences

The workers loaded the crates onto the truck.
The workers loaded the crates onto the truck.
We had to hump the heavy crates up three flights of stairs after the elevator stopped.
We had to carry the heavy crates up three flights of stairs after the elevator stopped.
The timid puppy was afraid to come out of its crate.
The timid puppy was afraid to come out of its crate.
The picker can fill a crate with ripe fruit before noon.
The picker can fill a crate with ripe fruit before noon.

Usage Notes

Often slatted and used for shipping heavy or fragile items. Can also refer to a cage for animals.

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