Crate
Pronunciation : Crate (krt)
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L. cratis hurdle; perh. akin to E. cradle. See Hurdle, and cf. Crate a framework.]
Definition : 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.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Crate
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: To pack in a crate or case for transportation; as, to crate a sewing machine; to crate peaches.
t. [imp. & p. p. Crated; p. pr. & vb. n. Crating.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913