Kasten — meaning in English
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English meaning
- box noun A rigid container, typically rectangular, with a lid or flaps, used to hold or transport things.
- cabinet noun A piece of furniture with doors or drawers used for storage or display.
- case noun A particular situation, instance, or set of facts.
- coffer noun A strong chest or box used for keeping money or valuables safe.
- crate noun A large, sturdy box or open frame used to pack and transport goods.
- hutch noun A cage or coop for keeping small animals such as rabbits.
- sidebox noun A box placed alongside the main text in a book, etc. containing further related text.
Senses
Kasten is used for these senses in English:
- box A cuboid space; a cuboid container, often with a hinged lid.
- cabinet A storage closet either separate from, or built into, a wall.
- case A piece of luggage that can be used to transport an apparatus such as a sewing machine.
- coffer A strong chest or box used for keeping money or valuables safe.
- crate A large open box or basket, used especially to transport fragile goods. [from 1680s]
- hutch A box, chest, crate, case or cabinet.
- sidebox (typography) A box placed alongside the main text in a book, etc. containing further related text.
- text box (typography) A block of printed text contained within borders that is intended to be read separately from the major text of the page.
box — full definition
- noun A rigid container, typically rectangular, with a lid or flaps, used to hold or transport things.
- verb To put something into a box or boxes.
- verb To fight an opponent using the fists, typically wearing padded gloves, as a sport.
cabinet — full definition
- noun A piece of furniture with doors or drawers used for storage or display.
- noun The senior group of ministers or advisors who help run a government.