crate

Definition von crate im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch: A large open box or basket, used especially to transport fragile goods; To put into a crate; To keep in a crate; {n} a kind of hamper to pack earthenware in; - A timber case for an overseas shipment (often referred to as a liftvan); the quantity contained in a crate; If something is crated, it is packed in a crate so that it can be transported or stored somewhere safely. The much repaired plane was crated for the return journey; A crate is a plastic or wire box divided into sections which is used for carrying bottles. A crate of something is the amount of it that is contained in a crate. We've also got a bonus quiz with crates of beer as prizes!. crate up to pack things into a crate; a rugged box (usually made of wood); used for shipping; A crate is a large box used for transporting or storing things. a pile of wooden crates A crane was already unloading crates and pallets; {f} pack in a crate or box; {i} wooden box; old car, old plane, piece of junk (Slang); A box or case whose sides are of wooden slats with interspaces, used especially for transporting fruit; – A timber case for an overseas shipment (often referred to as a liftvan); To pack in a crate or case for transportation; as, to crate a sewing machine; to crate peaches; Wood constructed box used for stone tables, plate glass and over sized pieces that are too large or fragile for cardboard cartons Also used for fragile artwork; put into a crate; as for protection; "crate the paintings before shipping them to the museum"; a rugged box (usually made of wood); used for shipping the quantity contained in a crate put into a crate; as for protection; "crate the paintings before shipping them to the museum; A large basket or hamper of wickerwork, used for the transportation of china, crockery, and similar wares
bottle crate: A container used for transport of beverage containers. In the present day they are usually made of plastic, but before the widespread use of plastic they tended to be made of wood or metal
veal crate: a partitioned area with restricted light and space in which a calf is reared for slaughter
apple crate: The term apple box, or apple crate, is used in the production of film or photography to indicate a mobile box or platform sturdy enough to support weight. The generally accepted dimensions for an apple box are 12" × 8" × 20" (30 × 20 × 50 cm), though they may vary by three to five inches (around 10 cm) in any direction. Any insignificant deviation in size does not disclude an object from being an apple box, though significantly smaller or larger items may be termed a "half-apple," "quarter-apple" or sometimes "double apple." An "eighth-apple" is sometimes called a pancake or a lift
crated: past of crate
crates: third-person singular of crate
crates: plural of crate
crating: present participle of crate