—n.
1 a large wickerwork basket or slatted wooden case etc. for packing esp. fragile goods for transportation.
2 sl. an old aeroplane or other vehicle.
—v.tr. pack in a crate.
Derivatives:
crateful n. (pl. -fuls).
Etymology: ME, perh. f. Du. krat basket etc.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.