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Definition of crating

crating

/ˈkreɪ.tɪŋ/
crat · ing
Plural:cratings
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• noun

1

The act or process of packing goods, equipment, or animals into wooden crates for storage or transportation.

Example

"The art museum hired a specialized logistics firm to handle the custom crating of the fragile sculptures."

2

The practice of confining a dog or other domestic animal in a portable enclosure for training, safety, or travel.

Example

"Proper crating can help a young puppy feel secure while preventing destructive behavior when the owner is away."

3

Lumber, wooden slats, or other materials used to construct shipping crates.

Example

"Stacks of pine crating were piled beside the loading dock in preparation for the afternoon shipment."

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• Rhymes for crating

• Nearby Words

crate
crateful
crater
crating
cravat
crave
craven

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Crating. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/crating
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