Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Crate \Crate\ (kr?t), n. [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 \Crate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Crated}; p. pr. & vb. n.
   {Crating}.]
   To pack in a crate or case for transportation; as, to crate a
   sewing machine; to crate peaches.

Source : WordNet®

crate
     n 1: a rugged box (usually made of wood); used for shipping
     2: the quantity contained in a crate [syn: {crateful}]

crate
     v : put into a crate; as for protection; "crate the paintings
         before shipping them to the museum" [ant: {uncrate}]