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crate

noun

ˈkrāt

Definition of crate

as in wreck

a dilapidated old automobile he keeps sinking money into that old crate

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Recent Examples of crate But some of the big cats required sedation, including two tigers that veterinarians hoisted in canvas slings Friday and carried by hand to their transport crates. — ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026 The Street Glide 3 is just not designed for that kinda crazy – which in no way should stop you from putting a 131-cubic-inch crate engine into it. — New Atlas, 14 Aug. 2026 Clean up dog poop promptly; keep up with veterinary care and parasite prevention; and clean the bowls, bedding, crates, and toys of a pet being treated for giardia. — Angela Haupt, Time, 12 Aug. 2026 Washable Orthopedic Dog Bed A versatile, waterproof dog bed mat that’s great for crates, travel and high-mess pups. — Jessica Moore, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for crate

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While crews were at the scene, a separate crash occurred on the eastbound side of the highway when a driver slowed down to look at the wreck, according to Peck.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026
The wreck will also serve as a casual amphitheater for performances and watching the sunset.

— Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of wreck

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Water levels on the Danube River, the second longest in Europe, have dropped so low because of drought that the hulks of dozens of World War II German battleships — and even the remains of an ancient woolly mammoth — are emerging into view.

— CBS News, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2026
In the film, Russell wants a hulk of a man but doesn’t care about money, while Monroe transparently is looking for a man who can fuel her desire for diamonds.

— Rance Collins, Entertainment Weekly, 17 July 2026

Definition of hulk

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The Tigers were upset in the Sweet 16 in March as a buzzer-beater by Duke’s Ashlon Jackson forced LSU’s earliest tournament exit since 2022.

— David K. Li, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026
Beat on medium speed; the butter will go from chunky to pebbly to sandy, and then the mixture will ball up around the beaters.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of beater

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Dig into a vehicle’s history A low price on a vehicle that turns out to be a lemon is not such a good deal in the end.

— Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 2 Sep. 2026
First courses include tomato spaghetti and paccheri with langoustines, lemon, and tarragon, and cold legume soup with Swiss chard and lemon.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

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