Definition of crate

• n. - A large basket or hamper of wickerwork, used for the transportation of china, crockery, and similar wares.
• n. - A box or case whose sides are of wooden slats with interspaces, -- used especially for transporting fruit.
• v. t. - To pack in a crate or case for transportation; as, to crate a sewing machine; to crate peaches.