collection box en · NOUN
Meanings
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A small, closed box, typically having a slot to accept coins, used to collect funds from passers-by for charity.
Near-synonyms: poor box, hundi (India)
- (abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis) Ellipsis of collection mailbox and synonym of mailbox; a designated box for outgoing mail found at post offices and on street corners.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| collection boxes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
collection plate · strongbox · lockbox