tuck box

A "tuck box" is a term with historical significance in British boarding schools and is also used in card games for storage purposes.

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Definition

B2Education

(chiefly British, dated)A container brought by students to boarding school, often filled with snacks and treats.

Example

She opened her tuck box to share some sweets with her friends.

B1Games

(general)A carton designed to store a deck of playing cards.

Example

He carefully placed the deck back into the tuck box after the game.

Similar

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

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