crate — A large wooden or plastic box used for transporting or storing goods
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A large wooden or plastic box used for transporting or storing goods
Pronunciation (IPA): /kreɪt/
Example Sentences
- The mystery crate from Amazon turned out to contain 100 rubber ducks instead of the laptop I ordered.
- Workers carefully crated the fragile artwork for international shipping.
- My cat thinks every delivery crate is her personal fortress and refuses to come out.
crate
NOUN[/kreɪt/]
A large wooden or plastic box used for transporting or storing goods
A crate being carefully loaded onto a truck by warehouse workers
The crate holds its fate through the gate — bearing weight in every state, ready to transport and create new possibilities
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'cratis' meaning 'hurdle' or 'lattice work', referring to a framework of interwoven branches or wood strips used for containment.
Breakdown
crate: from Latin 'cratis' (lattice/hurdle) = a box with slatted or open framework construction
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📝Examples
“The mystery crate from Amazon turned out to contain 100 rubber ducks instead of the laptop I ordered.”
“Workers carefully crated the fragile artwork for international shipping.”
“My cat thinks every delivery crate is her personal fortress and refuses to come out.”
“The warehouse is filled with crates waiting to be shipped worldwide.”
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