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snuffbox

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snuff·box  (snfbks)
n.
A small, often decorated box with a hinged lid, used for carrying snuff.

snuffbox [ˈsnʌfˌbɒks]
n
(Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Antiques) a container, often of elaborate ornamental design, for holding small quantities of snuff
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.snuffboxsnuffbox - a small ornamental box for carrying snuff in your pocket
box - a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid; "he rummaged through a box of spare parts"
Translations
snuffbox [ˈsnʌfbɒks] Ncaja f de rapé, tabaquera f
snuffbox
nSchnupftabakdose f, → Tabatiere f (geh)
snuffbox [ˈsnʌfˌbɒks] ntabacchiera
snuffbox [ˈsnʌfˌbɒks] ntabacchiera


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Why can't the widow get back her silver snuffbox that was stole?
The countess reflected a moment and took a pinch from a gold snuffbox with her husband's portrait on it.
But, one morning, he walked into the bar, and taking out his snuffbox, says "Chickweed, I've found out who done this here robbery.
 
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