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drop box

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noun

Textiles.

  1. a box for holding shuttles on a loom, as a box loom, used on either side of the race plate in weaving cloth having a variety of colors in the filling.

Etymology

Origin of drop box

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

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The carrier offers modified service on Monday, with early on-call pickups and drop box pickups in some areas.

From Barron's • Jan. 19, 2026

As election day 2025 nears, Californians will soon begin voting by mail, drop box and in person.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 1, 2025

As election day 2024 nears, Californians will soon begin voting by mail, drop box and in person.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2024

Ballots must be postmarked by Tuesday, Nov. 7, or deposited in an official drop box by 8 p.m. on Election Day.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 28, 2023

I knew I was in trouble when we stopped at the Goodwill drop box.

From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan

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