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save-all

9.1

A container that holds waste so it can be reused or recycled later

noun

: recipiente colector

After pouring the excess paint into the save-all, she was able to use it for touch-ups later.

Examples

The factory installed a save-all to reduce material waste during production.
In papermaking, a save-all is essential for capturing valuable fiber that would otherwise be lost.
The factory uses a save-all to collect waste materials.
Don't forget to check the save-all before leaving.
After pouring the excess paint into the save-all, she was able to use it for touch-ups later.
In papermaking, a save-all is essential for capturing valuable fiber that would otherwise be lost.
The factory installed a save-all to reduce material waste during production.

Synonyms

catchall

vssave-all

3 6.7

A small container where you keep loose things like keys and pens

collects waste specifically so it can be used or recycled later

waste basket

vssave-all

2 1.3

A container with an open top for small trash like paper

collects waste intended to be kept for later use or recycling

wastebin

vssave-all

1.0

A bin for rubbish kept until it is collected

collects waste to keep it for later use or recycling

How Large

tank

596 1.0

save-all

9.1

bucket

207 1.0

bin

119 1.0

tray

311 1.0

Surface Forms

save-all singular

save-alls plural

Morphology

save-all = save + all (transparent) = save + all

The noun denotes a receptacle that 'saves all' waste; the compound's components directly convey its function.

Etymology

Save-all comes from the English parts save ('keep') and all ('everything'), and it pictures a container that 'saves' leftover materials so they can be kept and used later.