Crate

/kreɪt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A large container for transporting or storing goods, typically made of wood, plastic, or metal.

The workers loaded the crates onto the truck for delivery.

A structure made of slats or bars for holding or enclosing something, such as an animal.

The puppy was placed in a crate for the night to keep it safe.

A box-like structure used for packing, usually with an open top and slatted sides.

She found an old wooden crate in the attic and decided to turn it into a coffee table.

verb

To put something into a crate for transport or storage.

We need to crate the supplies properly before shipping them.

To confine an animal in a crate.

The vet recommended that we crate our dog during the long car ride.

Middle English, from Old French 'crate', from Latin 'cratia' meaning a box.

crate expectations

To set high expectations that may not be met.

crate training

A method of house training a dog using a crate.

boxing

The act of placing items in a box or crate for storage or transport.

packaging

The process of designing and producing containers for items.

To perform poorly or fail dramatically.

He really crated the exam, I can't believe he didn't study.

To ruin something or make it unusable.

She crated the car when she crashed it.