cajón — 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.
- coffin noun A box in which a dead body is placed for burial.
- crate noun A large, sturdy box or open frame used to pack and transport goods.
- drawer noun An open-topped box that can be slid in and out of the cabinet that contains it, used for storing clothing or other articles.
Senses
cajón is used for these senses in English:
- box A compartment (as a drawer) of an item of furniture used for storage, such as a cupboard, a shelf, etc.
- cajón (musical instrument) A box-shaped percussion instrument played by slapping the front or rear faces (generally thin plywood) with the hands, fingers, or sometimes various implements.
- coffin A closed box in which the body of a dead person is placed for burial.
- crate A large open box or basket, used especially to transport fragile goods. [from 1680s]
- drawer An open-topped box that can be slid in and out of the cabinet that contains it, used for storing clothing or other articles.
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.