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crate

[kreyt] / kreɪt /
NOUN
wooden container
Synonyms


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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

Led Zeppelin superstar Robert Plant left shoppers dazed and confused when he was spotted crate digging in the world's oldest record store.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

In his direct addresses to the jury, he used a set of wooden baby blocks, stacks of paper, even a hammer and a crate of eggs.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

He brought my crate back, and I gave him his.

From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones




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