Kiste — 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.
- 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.
Senses
Kiste is used for these senses in English:
- box A cuboid space; a cuboid container, often with a hinged lid.
- case A box that contains or can contain a number of identical items of manufacture.
- 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.
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.
case — full definition
- noun A particular situation, instance, or set of facts.
- noun A matter under legal, medical, or professional investigation.
- noun A container, box, or covering designed to hold or protect something.
- noun Grammar: the form a noun, pronoun, or adjective takes to show its role in a sentence.
- verb To pack something into a case, or to observe a place closely before a robbery.