sandbox

English

/ˈsændbɒks/, /ˈsændbɑks/

noun
Definitions
  • (US) A children's play area consisting of a box filled with sand.
  • A box filled with sand that is shaped to form a mould for metal casting.
  • A container for sand or pounce, used historically before blotting paper.
  • An animal's litter box.
  • (rail) A box carried on locomotives, from which sand runs onto the rails in front of the driving wheels, to prevent slipping.
  • (computing) An isolated area where a program can be executed with a restricted portion of the resources available.
  • (Wiktionary and WMF jargon) A page on a wiki where users are free to experiment without destroying or damaging any legitimate content.
  • (US) The Middle East.

Etymology

Compound from English sand + 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
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