Crate Meaning in English
word
/ˈkɹeɪt/
krayt
/kɹˈeɪt/
krayt
Definition
A crate is a large box, usually made of wood or plastic, used for storing or transporting things, especially goods or bottles.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly used for shipping, storage, and transport. Typical collocations: 'wooden crate', 'a crate of apples/bottles'. Not used for small boxes; 'box' is more general. In informal speech, 'crate' can mean an old, unreliable car (mainly UK slang).
Spanish: cajón - caja (de madera)Portuguese (BR): caixotePortuguese (PT): caixoteChinese (Simplified): 木箱Chinese (Traditional): 木箱Hindi: डिब्बा (लकड़ी का) - क्रेटArabic: صندوق خشبيBengali: কনটেইনার - বড় কাঠের বাক্সRussian: ящик - тара (деревянная)Japanese: 木箱 - クレートVietnamese: thùng - thùng gỗKorean: 상자 - 나무상자Turkish: sandık - kasaUrdu: کریٹIndonesian: peti - peti kayu
Example Sentences
We put the bottles in a crate.
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The apples arrived in a big wooden crate.
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Can you help me lift this crate?
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We found an old crate in the garage and used it as a table.
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They shipped all their books in several large crates overseas.
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My first car was such a crate—it barely ran!
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