dropbox

English

/ˈdɹɑp.bɑks/, /ˈdɹɒp.bɒks/

noun
Definitions
  • A box wherein objects can be deposited by one person for later collection by another.
  • (computing) A computer folder to which files may be drag and dragged and dropped and from which users of other computers on the network can access those files.
  • (sewing) An enhancement to a loom that allows patterns of multiple colors to be woven from the same loom.

Etymology

Compound from English drop (act of dropping) + 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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