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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


Synonymscrateful


Broader (hypernym)containerful


English verb: crate

1. crate (contact) put into a crate; as for protection


SamplesCrate the paintings before shipping them to the museum.


ExamplesThey crate the goods


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something


Broader (hypernym)case, encase, incase


Antonymsuncrate









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