The difference between Crate and Jalopy
When used as nouns, crate means a large open box or basket, used especially to transport fragile goods, whereas jalopy means an old, dilapidated vehicle.
Crate is also verb with the meaning: to put into a crate.
check bellow for the other definitions of Crate and Jalopy
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Crate as a noun:
A large open box or basket, used especially to transport fragile goods.
Examples:
"synonyms: packing case"
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Crate as a noun (slang, mildly, pejorative):
An aircraft or spacecraft.
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Crate as a verb (transitive):
To put into a crate.
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Crate as a verb (transitive):
To keep in a crate.
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Jalopy as a noun (US):
An old, dilapidated vehicle.