Crate (krāt), n. [L. cratis hurdle; perh. akin to E. cradle. See Hurdle, and cf. Crate a framework.] 1. A large basket or hamper of wickerwork, used for the transportation of china, crockery, and similar wares.
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2. A box or case whose sides are of wooden slats with interspaces, -- used especially for transporting fruit.
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