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

  1. Crate as a noun:

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

    Examples:

    "synonyms: packing case"

  2. Crate as a noun (slang, mildly, pejorative):

    An aircraft or spacecraft.

  1. Crate as a verb (transitive):

    To put into a crate.

  2. Crate as a verb (transitive):

    To keep in a crate.

  1. Jalopy as a noun (US):

    An old, dilapidated vehicle.