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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A box with a built-in lock; usually, a portable one.

   "Petric used his father's key to open a lockbox and remove a 9mm handgun and the game."

2. 2
   a fireproof metal strongbox (usually in a bank) for storing valuables wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

deposit boxsafesafe depositsafe-depositsafe-deposit boxsafebox

Example

More examples

"Petric used his father's key to open a lockbox and remove a 9mm handgun and the game."

Etymology

From lock + box.

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