1crate 
/ˈkreɪt/ noun
plural crates /ˈkreɪt/ noun [count] 1 a : a large wooden or plastic box used for moving things from one place to another
▪ The bear arrived at the zoo in a crate. ▪ packing/shipping crates ▪ crates of apples/equipment
b : a metal or plastic container that is used to hold bottles
▪ Each milk crate holds nine bottles.
c : the amount of something contained in a crate
▪ They used a crate of oranges to make enough juice for everyone. 2 old-fashioned : an old car or airplane that is in bad condition
▪ One day the old crate just wouldn't start.
▪ The bear arrived at the zoo in a crate. ▪ packing/shipping crates ▪ crates of apples/equipment
b : a metal or plastic container that is used to hold bottles
▪ Each milk crate holds nine bottles.
c : the amount of something contained in a crate
▪ They used a crate of oranges to make enough juice for everyone.
▪ One day the old crate just wouldn't start.
