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box1

 
 
pronunciation:
baks
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part of speech: noun
definition: a container made of stiff material that usually has four sides, a bottom, and a lid.
I put my old books in a box.
 
synonyms:
carton, container, crate
similar words:
case, chest, pack, package, trunk
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derivation: boxlike (adj.)
Word Builder: box +
  • box cutter:
    a tool with a short, sharp blade used for opening boxes.
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