crate

BrE /kreɪt/ AmE /kreɪt/

noun en → es

1 CONTAINER [singular] B1

a large strong box made of wood or metal, used for transporting goods

caja fuerte, caja de madera/metal

  • a crate of something

Collocations crate of fruit · wooden crate

  • The crates were stacked up in the warehouse.

    Las cajas estaban apiladas en el almacén.

2 ANIMAL [singular] B1

a box used for transporting animals, especially birds or small mammals

jaula de transporte para animales

  • a crate for an animal

Collocations crate for a cat · transportation crate

  • The pet store sells crates for transporting small animals.

    La tienda de mascotas vende jaulas para transportar animales pequeños.