Storage container (8)
'storage container' is the definition.
(I know that crate is a type of storage container)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for crate that I've seen before include "old banger" , "Old soldiers might be found in this" , "Jalopy" , "Large box" , "Wooden container" .)
'storage container' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for canister that I've seen before include "Tea-caddy" , "Container for a film reel" , "Metal box" , "Jar (of e.g. tea, sugar)" , "Vessel" .)