cashbox
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3.2
- noun
- /ˈkæʃˌbɑks/
:
caja fuerte
If he's in the cashbox then we're fucked.
- If he's in the cashbox then we're fucked.
Examples
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I'd left it in a cashbox in my study and in the morning it had gone.
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A fat, ugly watch was granted a place of honor near the cashbox.
Fiction book (1992) -
They found the cashbox in his back garden.
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"Let me see that box," the old lady said, seizing the shell-covered cashbox.
Fiction book (1997) -
At the end of every shift, pit boss brings the cash down to the hold of the ship in a locked cashbox, and once a day all the cash is moved down to the countin' room.
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At the fundraiser, I was in charge of the cashbox, ensuring all donations were safely stored.
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She found the cashbox hidden under the floorboards, filled with old coins and bills.
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During the event, volunteers kept a close eye on the cashbox to prevent any theft.
Synonyms
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7.8
A strong chest used to keep money or important papers
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5.8
A strong metal box that is often kept at a bank to hold valuable things safely
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2.1
A drawer or box in a shop where money is kept
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5.5
A heavy box with a lock for keeping money or other valuable things safe
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2.0
A small container with a slot on top for keeping coins or paper money
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1.0
A small container with a slot for saving coins at home
A locked box where people put cash payments
A strong box that locks for keeping important papers and small valuables
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Morphology
Etymology
Cashbox is a simple combination of cash 'money' and box 'container', so it is simply a box for money. That's why a cashbox is a strong container used in shops or at events to keep cash safe.