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August 08, 2020 Word of the Day

crate /ˈkreɪt/ noun
crate
/ˈkreɪt/
noun

plural crates

Crates of apricots
Crates of apricots
Definition of CRATE

[count]

1 a : a large wooden or plastic box used for moving things from one place to another

  • The bear arrived at the zoo in a crate.

  • packing/shipping crates

  • crates of apples/equipment

1 b : a metal or plastic container that is used to hold bottles

  • Each milk crate holds nine bottles.

1 c : the amount of something contained in a crate

  • They used a crate of oranges to make enough juice for everyone.

2 old-fashioned : an old car or airplane that is in bad condition

  • One day the old crate just wouldn't start.

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