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riscus — 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.
  • chest noun The front part of the body between the neck and the stomach, containing the ribs, heart, and lungs.
  • suitcase noun A rectangular case with a handle, used for carrying clothes and belongings when travelling.
  • trunk verb To cut something short or reduce it drastically.

Senses

riscus is used for these senses in English:

  • box A cuboid space; a cuboid container, often with a hinged lid.
  • chest A box, now usually a large strong box with a secure convex lid.
  • suitcase A large (usually rectangular) piece of luggage used for carrying clothes, and sometimes suits, when travelling.
  • trunk A box or chest usually covered with leather, metal, or cloth, or sometimes made of leather, hide, or metal, for holding or transporting clothes or other goods.

box — full definition

  1. noun A rigid container, typically rectangular, with a lid or flaps, used to hold or transport things.
  2. verb To put something into a box or boxes.
  3. verb To fight an opponent using the fists, typically wearing padded gloves, as a sport.

chest — full definition

  1. noun The front part of the body between the neck and the stomach, containing the ribs, heart, and lungs.
  2. noun A large, sturdy box with a lid, used for storage.
  3. noun A chest of drawers — a piece of furniture with stacked drawers for clothing.

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