patch box en · NOUN
Meanings
- (historical) A fancy box, generally with a mirror under the lid, for holding artificial beauty spots, or patches, worn on the face.
- A lidded container fitted to a gun to hold the cloth patches used when shooting round shot.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| patch boxes | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| patchbox | alternative | lexicographic | |
| patch-box | alternative | lexicographic |