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crate

[kreyt] / kreɪt /
NOUN
wooden container
Synonyms


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For the journey to London, the stand – which concertinas down into a relatively small space – will be put into an aluminium crate that regulates temperature and humidity.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

It is important and inspirational and hopefully encourages others to pick up their pens or head off to do some crate digging or other cultural archeology.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

Then, his father pulled a milk crate up to a hedge.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Video showed customs officers prying open a crate to find the rock, its surface grey and rugged.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

The man walked with a limp, and slowly made his way down to the crate, where his dog was sniffing around.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown




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