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crate
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- pronunciation:
- kreIt
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a container for packing and shipping, usu. made of rough wood slats.
The sculptures were carefully packed into their crates.- similar words:
- box, package
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| definition 2: |
(informal) a dilapidated vehicle, such as an old automobile.
Why are you still driving that old crate?- similar words:
- heap
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| related words: |
car, case |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
crates, crating, crated |
| definition: |
to pack in a crate.
The oranges are crated and then loaded onto trucks. |
| related words: |
case |
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