1. a slatted wooden case used for transporting or storing goods.
"a crate of bananas"
synonyms: case, packing case, chest, box; More
container, receptacle
"a crate for their good china"
a square metal or plastic container divided into small individual units, used for transporting or storing bottles.
"a milk crate"
2. informal dated
an old and dilapidated vehicle.
verb: crate; 3rd person present: crates; past tense: crated; past participle: crated; gerund or present participle: crating
1. pack (something) in a crate for transportation.