Meaning

1 senses
  1. A fireproof metal box for holding personal valuables; (usually specifically) one stored in a secure vault such as a bank vault or (in some countries) a post office..

    Near-synonyms: safe, strongbox, lockbox

    a fireproof metal strongbox (usually in a bank) for storing valuables

Translations

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Forms

plural: safe-deposit boxes

Synonyms

8 synonyms
Close in meaning
  • a fireproof metal strongbox (usually in a bank) for storing valuables:safe-depositsafety-depositsafety deposit boxdeposit boxlockbox

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