English noun: crate | |||
1. | crate (artifact) a rugged box (usually made of wood); used for shipping | ||
Broader (hypernym) | box | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | packing box, packing case, soapbox | ||
2. | crate (quantity) the quantity contained in a crate | ||
Synonyms | crateful | ||
Broader (hypernym) | containerful | ||
English verb: crate | |||
1. | crate (contact) put into a crate; as for protection | ||
Samples | Crate the paintings before shipping them to the museum. | ||
Examples | They crate the goods | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | case, encase, incase | ||
Antonyms | uncrate | ||