crate

crate
I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Latin cratis Date: 15th century 1. an open box of wooden slats or a usually wooden protective case or framework for shipping 2. jalopy II. transitive verb (crated; crating) Date: 1871 to pack in a crate

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  • crate — crate, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Crated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Crating}.] To pack in a crate or case for transportation; as, to crate a sewing machine; to crate peaches. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Crate — (kr[=a]t), n. [L. cratis hurdle; perh. akin to E. cradle. See {Hurdle}, and cf. {Crate} a framework.] 1. A large basket or hamper of wickerwork, used for the transportation of china, crockery, and similar wares. [1913 Webster] 2. A box or case… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • CRATE — ist die Abkürzung für: Centralised Record of Available Technical Equipment Crate ist der Familienname von Chuck Crate (1916 1992), kanadischer Faschist Diese Seite ist eine Begriffsklärung zur U …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • -crate — crate, cratie ♦ Suffixes, du gr. kratos « force, puissance » : aristocrate, monocratie. crate, cratie, cratique. éléments, du gr. kratos, force, puissance . crate, cratie, cratique ❖ ♦ Élément, du grec kratos « force, puissance », entrant dans la …   Encyclopédie Universelle

  • crate — [kreɪt] noun [countable] a strong wooden, metal, or plastic box with an open top used for keeping things in, especially when moving them from one place to another * * * crate UK US /kreɪt/ noun [C] ► an large box made of wood, plastic, or metal,… …   Financial and business terms

  • crate — ► NOUN 1) a slatted wooden case for transporting goods. 2) a square container divided into small individual units for holding bottles. 3) informal an old and dilapidated vehicle. ► VERB ▪ pack in a crate for transportation. ORIGIN perhaps related …   English terms dictionary

  • crate — [krāt] n. [L cratis, wickerwork, hurdle < IE base * kert , to weave > HURDLE] 1. a large basket or hamper of wickerwork, or a box or case made of slats of wood, for packing things to be shipped or stored 2. Slang an old, decrepit automobile …   English World dictionary

  • crate up — variant UK US Main entry: crate …   Useful english dictionary

  • -crate — {{hw}}{{ crate}}{{/hw}} secondo elemento di nomi di persona che corrispondono ai termini astratti in crazia : ¡burocrate, plutocrate …   Enciclopedia di italiano

  • craţe — cráţe s.f. pl. (reg.) câlţi folosiţi la zidărie. Trimis de blaurb, 28.04.2006. Sursa: DAR …   Dicționar Român

  • crate — large box, 1680s, earlier hurdle, grillwork (late 14c.), from L. cratis wickerwork, lattice, kitchen rack, or from Du. krat basket; both perhaps from a common PIE root *kert to turn, entwine (see HURDLE (Cf. hurdle)) …   Etymology dictionary

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