Crate

Noun

 * 1) A large open box or basket, used especially to transport fragile goods.

Synonyms

 * packing case

Verb

 * 1) To put into a crate.
 * 2) To keep in a crate.

Thesaurus
archives, armory, arsenal, attic, auto, autocar, automobile, bag, bank, barrel, basement, basket, bay, bin, boat, bonded warehouse, bookcase, bottle, box, box up, buggy, bunker, burden, bus, buttery, can, capsule, car, cargo dock, carton, case, cask, cellar, chest, closet, conservatory, crib, cupboard, depository, depot, dock, dog, drawer, dump, embox, embrace, encapsulate, encase, encyst, enfold, enshroud, envelop, enwrap, exchequer, fill, freight, glory hole, godown, hamper, heap, heap up, hold, hutch, invest, jalopy, jar, lade, lap, library, load, locker, lumber room, lumberyard, machine, magasin, magazine, mass, motor, motor vehicle, motorcar, motorized vehicle, pack, pack away, package, parcel, pile, pocket, pot, rack, repertory, repository, reservoir, rick, sack, sheathe, shelf, ship, shroud, smother, stack, stack room, stock room, storage, store, storehouse, storeroom, stow, supply base, supply depot, surround, swaddle, swathe, tank, tin, treasure house, treasure room, treasury, tub, vat, vault, voiture, warehouse, wheels, wine cellar, wrap, wrap about, wrap up, wreck

Etymology
Perhaps from Dutch krat.