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crate

[kreyt] / kreɪt /
NOUN
wooden container
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Wednesday, the Dalis family was asleep until their 3-year-old German shorthaired pointer began barking urgently from his unlocked crate in the master bedroom, according to homeowners Eleni and Tom Dalis.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

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

Going to many booths feels more like crate diving at an overpacked record store than anything representing an art-viewing experience.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Led Zeppelin superstar Robert Plant left shoppers dazed and confused when he was spotted crate digging in the world's oldest record store.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

She stuffed the packing materials into her crate and carried it into the garage.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown




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