Crate/kreɪt/ Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/3Size implication Often implies a substantial size, unlike a simple box. The sculptures were secured in large crates. Pro Tip 2/3Durability Crates are typically sturdy to protect contents during transport. We used heavy-duty crates to ship the machinery parts. Pro Tip 3/3Reusable Crates can often be reused multiple times for storage or transport. The vendor supplied fruits in reusable plastic crates.