Looking for the meaning of the word CRATE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CRATE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Crate
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late Middle English: perhaps related to Dutch krat ‘tailboard of a wagon’, earlier ‘box of a coach’, of unknown origin
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
kreɪt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a slatted wooden case used for transporting goods
Short Definition:slatted wooden case
Examples:- a crate of bananas
Definition:
an old and dilapidated vehicle
Short Definition:old vehicle
Examples:- you wouldn't believe the age of some of the crates I've driven
Word: Crate
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
kreɪt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
pack (something) in a crate for transportation
Short Definition:pack in crate
Examples:- fruit and vegetables were being sorted and crated
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