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kontti — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • container noun An object, such as a box, jar, or bottle, used for holding or storing something.

Senses

kontti is used for these senses in English:

  • carrying basket A basket fitted with a strap or straps to allow it to be carried on the back with the carrier's arms free.
  • container (transportation) A very large, typically metal, box used for transporting goods.
  • shipping container (international commerce) A standardized reusable steel box used for the storage and transportation of materials and products within a freight transport system. Various types exist, including reefer versions.

container — full definition

  1. noun An object, such as a box, jar, or bottle, used for holding or storing something.
  2. noun A large standardized metal box used for shipping goods by ship, rail, or truck.
  3. noun (computing) A lightweight, self-contained package of software and its dependencies that runs in an isolated environment.

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