crate
//kreɪt//
Noun
crateSingular
cratesPlural
1
A wooden or plastic container used for transporting or storing goods, typically with slatted sides.
We packed the apples into a wooden crate for shipping.
2
The quantity of items contained in a crate.
We ordered a crate of oranges for the party.
Verb
cratePresent tense
cratedPast tense
cratedPast participle
cratingPresent participle
cratesThird-person singular
1
To pack or place something into a crate for storage or transportation.
We need to crate these fragile items before shipping them overseas.