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safe deposit box

safe deposit box is the alternative form of safe-deposit box.

Meaning of safe-deposit box

Noun

safe-deposit box (plural safe-deposit boxes)

  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

Forms of safe deposit box

pluralsafe deposit boxes

Questions about safe deposit box

What is safe deposit box the alternative form of?
Safe deposit box is the alternative form of safe-deposit box.

Words near safe deposit box in the dictionary

  1. safe bet
  2. safe bets
  3. safe conduct
  4. safe day
  5. safe days
  6. safe deposit box
  7. safe deposit boxes
  8. safe harbor
  9. safe harbors
  10. safe harbour
  11. safe harbours

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