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crate

[kreyt] / kreɪt /
NOUN
wooden container
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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

During the frenzy of the fire, Fillmore had apparently run out of his unlocked crate and was later found hiding in the 90-year-old’s bedroom, shaking.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 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

Going to many booths feels more like crate diving at an overpacked record store than anything representing an art-viewing experience.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Breathing hard, Madge heads straight to the stepping-stone crate.

From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari




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