lobster box

The term "lobster box" has evolved from archaic military slang to modern gaming and culinary contexts.

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Definition

B2Fishing

(common)A container or trap used to catch lobsters.

Example

  • The fishermen checked the lobster box to see if they had caught anything overnight.

B2Culinary

(common)A compartment in a restaurant or seafood market where live lobsters are kept.

Example

  • Customers can choose their dinner from the lobster box at the seafood market.

C1Military

(archaic, slang)A British troopship or military station.

B2Gaming

(informal)A call-out for a specific area on the map Foundry in the game Halo 3.

Example

  • Players often refer to that corner of the map as the lobster box during matches.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "lobster box":

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