Meaning & use
strongbox
A small, sturdy box used for storing money, jewelry, or important documents securely.
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He kept the family's savings hidden in a strongbox under the floorboards.
The old ship's strongbox was recovered from the wreck still locked tight.
A note on using this word
Strongbox suggests a portable container, whereas 'safe' more often refers to a fixed, built-in unit.
Words with a similar meaning
safelockbox
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