GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Crate (krāt), 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.
   
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   2. A box or case whose sides are of wooden slats with interspaces, -- used especially for transporting fruit.
   
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   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”.
   
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