strongbox

[ strawng-boks, strong- ]

/ ˈstrɔŋˌbɒks, ˈstrɒŋ- /

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noun

a strongly made, lockable box or chest for safeguarding valuable possessions, as money, jewels, or documents.

RELATED WORDS

depository, safe, coffer

Nearby words

Origin of strongbox

First recorded in 1675–85; strong + box¹

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Examples from the Web for strongbox

"They" had not thought that this little dwelling-place was a strongbox and that it had flat bolts, both vertical and horizontal.
Our Part in the Great War|Arthur Gleason
Amazed by the boldness of his former employee, Mr. Parker immediately examined the contents of both his desk and strongbox.
Ghost Beyond the Gate|Mildred A. Wirt
So he kept it in his strongbox, where he thought it safe from prying eyes.
Richard Carvel, Complete|Winston Churchill
As for the Landgrave, there was a cool million in bullion in his strongbox.
Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great, Volume 11 (of 14)|Elbert Hubbard

Checks confirm no bank accounts so a strongbox is suspected.
The Land of Look Behind|Paul Cameron Brown

British Dictionary definitions for strongbox

strongbox

/ (ˈstrɒŋˌbɒks) /

noun

a specially designed box or safe in which valuables are locked for safety

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