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Meaning of "saltbox" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SALTBOX

saltbox  [ˈsɔːltˌbɒks] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SALTBOX

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Saltbox is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SALTBOX MEAN IN ENGLISH?

saltbox

Saltbox

A saltbox is a building with a long, pitched roof that slopes down to the back, generally a wooden frame house. A saltbox has just one story in the back and two stories in the front. The flat front and central chimney are recognizable features, but the asymmetry of the unequal sides and the long, low rear roof line are the most distinctive features of a saltbox, which takes its name from its resemblance to a wooden lidded box in which salt was once kept.

Definition of saltbox in the English dictionary

The definition of saltbox in the dictionary is a box for salt with a sloping lid. Other definition of saltbox is a house that has two storeys in front and one storey at the back, with a gable roof that extends downwards over the rear.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SALTBOX


beatbox
ˈbiːtˌbɒks
brainbox
ˈbreɪnˌbɒks
cashbox
ˈkæʃˌbɒks
chatterbox
ˈtʃætəˌbɒks
gearbox
ˈɡɪəˌbɒks
hatbox
ˈhætˌbɒks
hotbox
ˈhɒtˌbɒks
inbox
ˈɪnˌbɒks
jukebox
ˈdʒuːkˌbɒks
lunchbox
ˈlʌntʃˌbɒks
mailbox
ˈmeɪlˌbɒks
matchbox
ˈmætʃˌbɒks
outbox
ˈaʊtˌbɒks
paintbox
ˈpeɪntˌbɒks
postbox
ˈpəʊstˌbɒks
sandbox
ˈsændˌbɒks
skybox
ˈskɑɪˌbɒks
soapbox
ˈsəʊpˌbɒks
strongbox
ˈstrɒŋˌbɒks
sweatbox
ˈswɛtˌbɒks

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SALTBOX

saltarelli
saltarello
saltate
saltation
saltationism
saltationist
saltato
saltatorial
saltatorious
saltatory
saltbush
saltcat
saltcellar
saltchuck
saltchucker
Salteaux
salted
salter
saltern
saltfish

WORDS THAT END LIKE SALTBOX

black box
box
collection box
dialog box
glory box
glove box
jack-in-the-box
light box
lunch box
music box
out of the box
PO box
set-top box
six-speed gearbox
suggestion box
telephone box
the box
think outside the box
tool box
toolbox

Synonyms and antonyms of saltbox in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «saltbox» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SALTBOX

Find out the translation of saltbox to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of saltbox from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «saltbox» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

saltbox
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

saltbox
570 millions of speakers

English

saltbox
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

saltbox
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

saltbox
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Saltbox
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

saltbox
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

saltbox
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

saltbox
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Peti besi
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

saltbox
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ソールトボックス
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

솔트 박스
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Saltbox
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

saltbox
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

saltbox
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सोलबॉक्स
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Saltbox
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Saltbox
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Saltbox
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Saltbox
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

saltbox
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

saltbox
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

saltbox
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

saltbox
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

saltbox
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of saltbox

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SALTBOX»

The term «saltbox» is normally little used and occupies the 118.220 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SALTBOX» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about saltbox

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SALTBOX»

Discover the use of saltbox in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to saltbox and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Saltbox Sweater
"When the fish plant closes, Katie watches as all her friends move away. As her family struggles to stay in Newfoundland during the cod moratorium, Katie finds ways to help" Cf. Our choice, 2002.
Janet McNaughton, 2001
2
Saltbox and Cape Cod Houses
Here are examples of old traditional styles and newer adaptations portrayed in over 270 color photos.
Stanley Schuler, 1999
3
The Saltbox: no data
The book is about a prodigal son that returns under different identity to betray his family.
Calvin Moir, 2011
4
Colonial Style: Creating Classic Interiors in Your Cape, ...
A guide to colonial decorating and architecture covers the three main styles--Colonial, Cape Cod, and Saltbox--discussing floor and wall treatments, paint colors, kitchens, and bathrooms.
Treena Crochet, 2005
5
Saltbox
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. A saltbox is a building with a long, pitched roof that slopes down to the back, generally a wooden frame house.
Lambert M Surhone, Mariam T Tennoe, Susan F Henssonow, 2011
6
Saltbox House: Color N' Build Activity Playset
Have fun building and coloring your own Saltbox House from printed, pre-cut, sturdy art board.
Schiffer Publishing, 2010
7
Saltbox Architecture: Ephraim Hawley House, Raynham Hall ...
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online.
Source Wikipedia, Books LLC, 2010
8
Saltbox Architecture, Including: John Bowne House, Saltbox, ...
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online.
Hephaestus Books, 2011
9
Red Aunts Albums: Drag, Bad Motherfucker 40 O-Z, Ghetto ...
Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Not illustrated.
LLC Books, 2010
10
American Homestead Quilts: Projects Inspired by Iconic House ...
Designer Ellen Murphy has created unique quilts inspired by the colors and shapes of American houses, from colonial farmhouses to brownstones, these quilts will beautify any décor.
Ellen Murphy, 2014

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SALTBOX»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term saltbox is used in the context of the following news items.
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Opening Thursday, Saltbox Kitchen Is a Return to a Chef/Farmer's …
Saltbox Kitchen debuts this week, representing the ultimate farm-to-table endeavor for chef/farmer Ben Elliott. As anticipated, Thursday, July 9 is opening day. «Eater, Jul 15»
2
Chef Ben Elliott opens Saltbox Kitchen
Chef Ben Elliott opens West Concord's Saltbox Kitchen (84 Commonwealth Ave. at Main Street) on July 9, where he'll serve meals using produce sourced from ... «Boston Globe, Jul 15»
3
On the Suffield Market: A 5-Bedroom Saltbox on Willow Creek Avenue
On the Suffield Market: A 5-Bedroom Saltbox on Willow Creek Avenue. Zillow.com's latest listings in the Suffield area include this home that's on the market for ... «Patch.com, Jun 15»
4
Historic Saltbox For Sale In East Hampton
A mid-18th-century house in East Hampton Village, one of a handful of its signature early saltboxes, is on the market for a little less than $3.6 million. «27east.com, Jun 15»
5
Saltbox Seafood Joint keeps it fresh, simple
Chef and owner Ricky Moore seasons some fried seafood at Saltbox Seafood Joint ... seasoning and searing seafood in Saltbox Seafood Joint's 205 square-foot ... «News & Observer, May 15»
6
The Saltbox Replaces O'Murphy's Pub In Montauk
The Saltbox Restaurant and Bar is opening its doors over Memorial Day weekend for its Hamptons debut. Taking over the former location of O'Murphy's Pub in ... «Hamptons.com, May 15»
7
Saltbox Seafood Joint
Saltbox Seafood Joint. See video from the Saltbox Seafood Joint in Durham, NC. LinkedIn · Google+ · Pinterest · Reddit; Print; Order Reprint of this Story ... «News & Observer, May 15»
8
Ghosts just one more old-world features of salt box house in Essex …
Mark Jenkins is a monk in the Order of St. Francis who is lovingly continuing restoration of a New England style saltbox house in the Miller's Tavern section of ... «Fredericksburg.com, Apr 15»
9
On the market: A saltbox with riverfront appeal
The original owner of a Colonial saltbox house at 184 Somerset Ave. was quoted in a Fairfield Lumber and Supply Co. newspaper advertisement saying that he ... «Fairfield Citizen, Mar 15»
10
Farm estate has 44 lush acres, two saltbox farm houses, fine …
The next owners of this property will buy more than a house; they'll buy an Early American enclave. It's a Greenfield Village-like collection of two houses and two ... «Battle Creek Enquirer, Mar 15»

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