Crate /(krāt)/

Crate

n.
  1. A large basket or hamper of wickerwork, used for the transportation of china, crockery, and similar wares.
  2. A box or case whose sides are of wooden slats with interspaces, -- used especially for transporting fruit.

crate

v. t.

imp. & p. p. Crated; p. pr. & vb. n. Crating

  1. To pack in a crate or case for transportation; as, to crate a sewing machine; to crate peaches.