What does "safe-deposit box" mean?

A fireproof metal box for holding personal valuables; (usually specifically) one stored in a secure vault such as a bank vault or (in some countries) a post office..

What is a synonym for "safe-deposit box"?

Common synonyms include: bank, cashbox, chest, coffer, deposit box, depository.

Safe-deposit box

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Noun

1
A fireproof metal box for holding personal valuables; (usually specifically) one stored in a secure vault such as a bank vault or (in some countries) a post office..
"Near-synonyms: safe, strongbox, lockbox"
2
a fireproof metal strongbox (usually in a bank) for storing valuables wordnet

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bank cashbox chest coffer deposit box depository

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"Near-synonyms: safe, strongbox, lockbox"

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