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crateful

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crate (kreɪt)

—n
1.	a fairly large container, usually made of wooden slats or wickerwork, used for packing, storing, or transporting goods
2.	slang an old car, aeroplane, etc

—vb
3.	(tr) to pack or place in a crate

[C16: from Latin crātis wickerwork, hurdle]

'crater

—n

'crateful

—n

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crateful
noun
the quantity contained in a crate [syn: crate]

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