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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 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 The atomic bomb in the crate that a helicopter carefully deposits in Carol’s driveway in the last scene? — Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026 Those headlights bookend the front with a grille full of vertical slats on the Q9 and an egg-crate design swapping in on S-Line and more powerful SQ9 models. — Joel Feder, The Drive, 29 July 2026 According to The Guardian, the trio recently arrived at their new home at Willington Wetlands, emerging one by one from a wooden crate to explore their enclosure and take to the air. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for crate

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Noun

While parts have appeared above the surface before, the locals say the wreck has never been so exposed.

— CBS News, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
The wreck also contained gold coins issued by four emperors of the Heraclian dynasty, which ruled the Byzantine Empire during the seventh and eighth centuries.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 19 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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After receiving the ball from an inbound pass with three seconds left in game 5, Jordan nailed the buzzer-beater while floating horizontally through the air near the free throw line.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026
In a large bowl, beat egg yolks with an electric mixer until thickened and lightened in color, and when lifted, the beaters leave a ribbon on the surface.

— Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of beater

Noun

Combine flour, ground almonds, sugar, lemon zest, baking powder, baking soda and salt into a large bowl and whisk to blend evenly so there are no lumps of sugar.

— Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026
Cut lemon into wedges and serve with pasta for squeezing over.

— Emma Laperruque, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026

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