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crate

[kreyt] / kreɪt /
NOUN
wooden container
Synonyms


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It is important and inspirational and hopefully encourages others to pick up their pens or head off to do some crate digging or other cultural archeology.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

In his direct addresses to the jury, he used a set of wooden baby blocks, stacks of paper, even a hammer and a crate of eggs.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

It arrived aboard a specially chartered plane but was not removed from its large wooden crate marked "fragile".

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Video showed customs officers prying open a crate to find the rock, its surface grey and rugged.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

But I put the crate down anyway, and threw the sunflower seeds inside, and left the door open.

From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones




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