CRATE

crate. Crate, n. a kind of hamper to pack earthenware in

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Crate (kr?t), n. [[L. cratis hurdle; perh. akin to E. cradle. See Hurdle, and cf. Crate a framework.]] 1. 1. A large basket or hamper of wickerwork, used for the transportation of china, crockery, and similar wares.
2. 2. A box or case whose sides are of wooden slats with interspaces, — used especially for transporting fruit.