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3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Crate \Crate\ (kr?t), n. [L. cratis hurdle; perh. akin to E. cradle. See {Hurdle}, and cf {Crate} a framework.] 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. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Crate \Crate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Crated}; p. pr & vb n. {Crating}.] To pack in a crate or case for transportation; as to crate a sewing machine; to crate peaches. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: crate n 1: a rugged box (usually made of wood); used for shipping 2: the quantity contained in a crate [syn: {crateful}] v : put into a crate; as for protection; "crate the paintings before shipping them to the museum" [ant: {uncrate}]
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