crate

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Translations 1.4 Verb

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

Perhaps from Dutch krat.

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /kreɪt/

  Rhymes: -eɪt

[edit] Noun

crate (plural crates)

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

[edit] Translations

[edit] Verb

to crate (third-person singular simple present crates, present participle crating, simple past and past participle crated)

1. To put into a crate.
2. To keep in a crate.