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sea chests

noun

plural of sea chest

as in safe-deposit boxes

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Noun

The Four Paws handlers trained many of the lions and tigers to enter the crates voluntarily.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
Additional images showed rescue crews searching the boat in protective gear and carrying cats off the vessel in crates.

— Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of crates

Noun

The company reported that 960 cartons were recalled, with each carton containing 84 pods.

— Greta Cross, The Providence Journal, 29 Jan. 2026
In a bit that must have taken quite a bit of rehearsal, the milk cartons danced in unison to the song until a larger milk carton appeared above the stage that dumped a sheet of milk onto them, freeing the dancers from the containers.

— Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 1 Jan. 2026

Definition of cartons

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Others joined him and the thud of clubs on tree trunks resumed.

— Leslie E. Tassell, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026
Paintings, artwork, sculptures, stamps, statuary, other collector’s pieces (such as pieces of archaeology), as well as antiques older than 100 years but not over 250 years old are listed, as are suitcases, trunks, vanities and other types of bags.

— Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of trunks

Noun

The event featured live music, free giveaways that included Chromebooks, gas cards and biometric gun safes, and presentations from guests who spoke about safety.

— David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
The group shattered windows, stole or attempted to steal cash, register drawers and safes.

— Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2026

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