Cratemaker

/ˈkreɪtˌmeɪkər/ noun

Definition

A person who makes or constructs wooden crates; a craftsperson specializing in crate production.

Etymology

Compound word from 'crate' plus 'maker,' from Old English 'macian' (to make). This is a simple occupational noun following the English pattern of '[thing] + maker.'

Kelly Says

In the past, making wooden crates was a skilled trade—'cratemakers' built shipping boxes that were essential for commerce before we had cardboard!

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