dustbox

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dustbox

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From dust + box.

noun dustboxes

A waste bin or trash can, for ashes, dust, and other rubbish. Dust boxes are to be erected by the Council, and occupiers are obliged to deposit their dust and ashes in these boxes, under a penalty.
Similar: dust bin
A box inside a vacuum cleaner where collected dust is stored.
A box of sand or earth for poultry to take dust baths. Let her roll in the dust-box near by; feed and water regularly.
Similar: dusting box
historical A box containing pounce for drying ink after writing.

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@misc{dustbox_2026,
  title = {dustbox},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/dustbox},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}