crates
n. countable A2 Elementary US //ˈkɹeɪts// UK //kɹˈeɪts// crates
n. large, strong boxes used for moving or storing things. They are often made of wood, plastic, or metal.
n. large shipping or storage containers, typically made of wooden slats or plastic, designed for the transport of heavy or fragile goods.
The workers loaded the wooden crates onto the truck.
We ordered several crates of oranges to ensure there was enough fruit for the entire school event.
The museum staff carefully packed the ancient pottery into reinforced plastic crates to prevent any shifting during the long journey across the ocean.
Usage
Often used with the preposition 'of' to indicate the contents.