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Definition of: crate
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(krāt) noun
1. A large wickerwork hamper or framework of slats, for protection in transporting various articles: also, its contents.
2. A packing box.
3. Slang An old or decrepit vehicle or airplane.
—v.t. crat·ed, crat·ing To put in a crate; send or transport in a crate. [<L cratis wickerwork. Doublet of GRATE.]
—crat′er noun
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