false bottom
An internal partition in a container, typically at the bottom, enabling the…An internal partition in a container, typically at the bottom, enabling the concealment of objects from a cursory examination of the item's contents.
» This is a false bottom pan.
Meaning
2 sensesAn internal partition in a container, typically at the bottom, enabling the concealment of objects from a cursory examination of the item's contents.
Synonym of deep scattering layer.
- a horizontal structure that partitions a ship or box (especially one built close to the actual bottom)
Examples
3 sentencesThis is a false bottom pan.
If you look carefully, you'll see that the box has a false bottom.
ruЕсли присмотришься. то увидишь, что у коробочки двойное дно.
deWenn Sie genau hinsehen, werden Sie feststellen, dass die Kiste einen doppelten Boden hat.
Examples in smuggling include suitcases with false bottoms for hiding contraband.
Translations
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