CRATING

Verb

crating

present participle of crate

Anagrams

• carting, tracing

Source: Wiktionary


CRATE

Crate (krt), n. Etym: [L. cratis hurdle; perh. akin to E. cradle. See Hurdle, and cf. Crate a framework.]

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.]

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

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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