bandbox

English

noun
Definitions
  • A box of lightweight construction (e.g. cardboard, thin wood) for carrying hats or other apparel items.
  • A small baseball park conducive to scoring home runs.

Etymology

Compound from English band (swaddling clothes) + English box (verb, a blow with the fist, boxhaul, box, case, punch).

Origin

English

box

Gloss

verb, a blow with the fist, boxhaul, box, case, punch

Concept
Semantic Field

Modern world

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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