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deedbox

deedbox

9.3
A strong box that locks for keeping important papers and small valuables
  • noun
  • /ˈdiːdˌbɑːks/
  • Archaic
translation icon : caja fuerte
  • Their family deedbox contained property titles dating back over a century.

Examples

  • The solicitor retrieved the old lease agreements from the deedbox in his office.

  • She placed the important papers in the deedbox.

  • Please ensure that the certificates are locked in the deedbox overnight for safekeeping.

  • The deedbox is secure.

  • The solicitor retrieved the old lease agreements from the deedbox in his office.

  • Please ensure that the certificates are locked in the deedbox overnight for safekeeping.

  • Their family deedbox contained property titles dating back over a century.

Synonyms

vault
vsdeedbox
238 4.8

A strong locked room or digital place for keeping valuable things safe

is a single lockable box rather than a whole room or facility
deposit box
vsdeedbox
70 2.8

A secure metal box in a bank where people keep valuables

is a general lockable container used for documents or money
safe-deposit
vsdeedbox
35 4.6

A locked metal box in a bank where people keep valuable things or documents

is the same general lockable container used in other settings
safe-deposit box
vsdeedbox
30 3.7

A strong metal box in a bank that holds valuable things

is a similar lockable box but used more widely outside banks
safety-deposit
vsdeedbox
29 4.0

A fireproof metal box at a bank for keeping valuable things like documents or jewelry

is a simple secure box for valuables outside bank storage systems
lockbox
vsdeedbox
  • US
14 5.8

A strong metal box that is often kept at a bank to hold valuable things safely

is a lockable container for valuables kept in many places not only banks
strongbox
vsdeedbox
5 5.5

A heavy box with a lock for keeping money or other valuable things safe

is a general small lockable box used at home or office for valuables

How Secure

vault
238 4.8
safe
20 1.0
strongbox
5 5.5
deedbox
  • Archaic
9.3
box
∞ 1.0
envelope
322 1.0

Surface Forms

deedbox singular
deedboxes plural

Morphology

deedbox = deed + box (transparent) = deed + box

A straightforward compound of 'deed' + 'box' meaning a box for storing deeds; a learner who knows both words can infer the meaning.

Etymology

Deedbox comes from the simple parts deed and box, where deed means 'legal paper' and box is a container. So, a deedbox is a strong, lockable box for keeping those important papers safe.