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soap·box  (spbks)
n.
1. A carton in which soap is packed.
2. A temporary platform used while making an impromptu or nonofficial public speech.
intr.v. soap·boxed, soap·box·ing, soap·box·es Informal
To engage in impromptu or nonofficial public speaking, often flamboyantly.
Idiom:
on (one's) soapbox
Speaking one's views passionately or self-importantly.

soapbox [ˈsəʊpˌbɒks]
n
1. (Business / Commerce) a box or crate for packing soap
2. a crate used as a platform for speech-making
3. (Non-sporting Hobbies / Other Non-sporting Hobbies) a child's homemade racing cart consisting of a wooden box set on a wooden frame with wheels and a steerable front axle
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.soapbox - a crate for packing soapsoapbox - a crate for packing soap            
crate - a rugged box (usually made of wood); used for shipping
2.soapbox - a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on itsoapbox - a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
platform - a raised horizontal surface; "the speaker mounted the platform"
Translations
soapbox [ˈsəʊpbɒks]
A. Ntribuna f improvisada
B. CPD soapbox orator Norador(a) m/f callejero/a
soapbox [ˈsəʊpbɒks] ntribune f improvisée (en plein air)
soapbox [ˈsəʊpˌbɒks] npalco improvvisato (per orazioni pubbliche)


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