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Meaning of "snuffbox" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SNUFFBOX

snuffbox  [ˈsnʌfˌbɒks] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SNUFFBOX

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adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Snuffbox 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 SNUFFBOX MEAN IN ENGLISH?

snuffbox

Decorative box

A Decorative box is a form of packaging that is generally more than just functional, but also intended to be decorative and artistic. Many such boxes are used for promotional packaging, both commercially and privately. Historical objects are usually called caskets if larger than a few inches in more than one dimension, with only smaller ones called boxes.

Definition of snuffbox in the English dictionary

The definition of snuffbox in the dictionary is a container, often of elaborate ornamental design, for holding small quantities of snuff.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SNUFFBOX


beatbox
ˈbiːtˌbɒks
brainbox
ˈbreɪnˌbɒks
cashbox
ˈkæʃˌbɒks
chatterbox
ˈtʃætəˌbɒks
gearbox
ˈɡɪəˌbɒks
gogglebox
ˈɡɒɡəlˌbɒks
horsebox
ˈhɔːsˌbɒks
hotbox
ˈhɒtˌbɒks
inbox
ˈɪnˌbɒks
jukebox
ˈdʒuːkˌbɒks
lunchbox
ˈlʌntʃˌbɒks
mailbox
ˈmeɪlˌbɒks
matchbox
ˈmætʃˌbɒks
outbox
ˈaʊtˌbɒks
postbox
ˈpəʊstˌbɒks
sandbox
ˈsændˌbɒks
showbox
ˈʃəʊˌbɒks
skybox
ˈskɑɪˌbɒks
soapbox
ˈsəʊpˌbɒks
strongbox
ˈstrɒŋˌbɒks

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SNUFFBOX

snubfin dolphin
snubness
snuck
snudge
snuff
snuff film
snuff it
snuff movie
snuff-dipping
snuffer
snuffers
snuffier
snuffiest
snuffily
snuffiness
snuffle
snuffler
snuffles
snuffly
snuffy

WORDS THAT END LIKE SNUFFBOX

anatomical snuffbox
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
tool box
toolbox

Synonyms and antonyms of snuffbox in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «snuffbox» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SNUFFBOX

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

Translator English - Chinese

鼻烟壶
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

tabaquera
570 millions of speakers

English

snuffbox
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

नासदान
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

علبة السعوط
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

табакерка
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

snuffbox
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

নাস বক্স
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

tabatière
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

kotak tembakau
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Schnupftabakdose
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

嗅ぎたばこ入れ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

담배 풀
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Snuffbox
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

hộp đựng thuốc hít
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

snuffbox
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्नफबॉक्स
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

enfiye kutusu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

tabacchiera
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

tabakierkę
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

табакерка
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Snuffbox
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

snuffbox
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

snuif doos
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

snuffbox
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

snuffbox
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of snuffbox

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SNUFFBOX»

The term «snuffbox» is normally little used and occupies the 114.843 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SNUFFBOX» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «snuffbox» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «snuffbox» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SNUFFBOX»

Discover the use of snuffbox in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to snuffbox and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Cardinal's Snuffbox
An adventure story set during the Spanish Inquisition, in which an eleven-year-old Jewish child must decide whether to convert to Catholicism or leave Spain forever. The reader makes decisions that determine the outcome of the plot.
Kenneth Roseman, 1982
2
The Jeweled Snuffbox: Sir Henry Morgan Revisited
“I will see to it, and having seen the snuffbox closely, perhaps I can add something to the plan by advising him.” “When he has completed the work, I will finish by painting in the portrait of Charles II.” The following evening, Manuel arrived at ...
Martin Rudnick, 2001
3
Vascular Access: Principles and Practice
Snuffbox fistula. A, This distal fistula is formed between the tendons of the extensor pollicis longus and brevis, where the radial artery and cephalic vein run in close proximity. B, The incision for this procedure may be transverse (as shown ) or ...
Samuel E. Wilson, 2010
4
The Wrist: Diagnosis and Operative Treatment
By firmly palpating the anatomic snuffbox, one can define the contour of the radial styloid process near the proximal extent of the snuffbox. Just distal to this, the waist and distal pole of the scaphoid are encountered. The radial artery can be ...
William P. Cooney, 2010
5
The Snuffbox Murders
Roger Silverwood. The. Snuffbox. Murders. An Inspector Angel Mystery The Snuffbox Murders AnInspector AngelMystery Roger Silverwood. Front Cover.
Roger Silverwood, 2011
6
Sentimental Figures of Empire in Eighteenth-Century Britain ...
Perhaps the most celebrated sentimental object in eighteenth -century literature is the snuffbox Sterne's traveling parson Yorick receives from a begging monk in A Sentimental Journey. Upon his arrival in Calais, Yorick famously refuses to ...
Lynn Festa, 2006
7
Musculoskeletal Physical Examination: An Evidence-based Approach
the radial artery extension, and, in the distal end of the snuffbox, the trapezoid. Tenderness at the base of the snuffbox is classic for scaphoid fractures, and tenderness more distal in the snuffbox suggests MCP arthrosis or possible radial  ...
Gerard A. Malanga, Scott Nadler, 2006
8
Lasts Anatomy Regional and Applied
2.42 Left anatomical snuffbox. It lies between the extensor tendons of the thumb. In its bony floor are the radial styloid, scaphoid, trapezium and base of the first metacarpal (compare with Fig. 2.67). The floor is crossed by the radial artery.
Mcminn, 2003
9
4 papers relating to claims to the earldom of Newburgh
Item, unto the princess Pamphyli a silver snuffbox for the ancient friendship which I profess for her. Item, unto my lord eail of Win ton a silver snuffbox. Item, unto the earl of Derwentwater, my great-nephew, a large cloth which may serve for a ...
Parliament lords, proc, 1830
10
Office Orthopedics for Primary Care: Treatment
When wrist pain is severe,snuffbox or dorsal wrist tenderness is dramatic,and the ROM of the wrist has been decreased by 50%,the health care provider must evaluate and treat for navicular fracture, lunate dislocation, or carpal avascular ...
Bruce Carl Anderson, 2006

8 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SNUFFBOX»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term snuffbox is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Endangered species discovery causing longer delay in Lyons Dam …
CMU professor Daelyn Woolnough and grad student Shaughn Barnett record the GPS location of a snuffbox mussel they found in the Grand River in Lyons on ... «The Grand Rapids Press - MLive.com, Apr 14»
2
Endangered mussel delaying Grand River whitewater project
The snuffbox mussel was listed as an endangered species in 2012. Lindsey Smith Michigan Radio. Dunn's crew brings back whatever they find to include in the ... «Michigan Radio, Oct 13»
3
How to find your anatomical snuffbox
Anyone can find their anatomical snuffbox (unless they're very plump). ... This is the anatomical snuffbox; in Georgian times, people balanced snuff in this dimple ... «Financial Times, May 12»
4
A Pinch of Snuffbox Glory
Before Rolex or Rolls-Royce, there was "Neuber à Dresde"—Johann Christian Neuber, whose snuffboxes were a symbol of luxury for the crème de la crème as ... «Wall Street Journal, Mar 12»
5
Another Alabama freshwater mussel added to endangered species list
Snuffbox-mussel.jpg The snuffbox mussel in Alabama has been put on the federal endangered species list. (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service/G. Thomas Watters, ... «al.com, Feb 12»
6
Snuffbox and Rayed Bean Mussels: Freshwater Species of the Week
Photo: Snuffbox mussel (Epioblasma triquetra) A rare freshwater snuffbox mussel (Epioblasma triquetra), now protected as an endangered species. Photo: Joel ... «National Geographic, Feb 12»
7
Karl Oskar Snuffbox FOUND!
Doe dat Snuffbox vas lost sumvere in Lindstrom; der frum da homeplace, ... Da plan vus; dat Snuffbox -vunce lost den found- vas tah turn it in den, der at ... «Chisago County Press, Jul 11»
8
The Right Snuff: Antique Snuffboxes
This Swiss Tri-Colored Gold Snuffbox is a perfect example of the latter, using chased and engraved yellow, green and rose gold to create a truly beautiful objet ... «ArtfixDaily, Jun 11»

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« EDUCALINGO. Snuffbox [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/snuffbox>. Apr 2024 ».
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