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| bonnet |
the British word for the metal lid that covers a car's engine. "Bonnet" has the same meaning as "hood." [1/2 definitions] |
| box1 |
a container made of stiff material that usually has four rectangular sides, a bottom, and a lid. [1/5 definitions] |
| breadbox |
a kitchen container used for storing bread. It is usually made of metal and has a lid that can move to open or close the box. |
| chest |
a large, strong box with a lid, used for holding things. [1/3 definitions] |
| hinge |
a device on a door, window, or lid made of two pieces connected so that one piece can open, close, or swing upon the other. [1/3 definitions] |
| hood |
the metal lid that covers a car's engine. [1/3 definitions] |
| jack-in-the-box |
a toy that is made up of a box with a puppet inside. The puppet springs out when the lid of the box is opened. |
| jar1 |
a round container with a wide mouth, usually made of glass or pottery, and often having a lid. [1/2 definitions] |
| lid |
A lid is a cover for a container. [2 definitions] |
| manhole |
an opening in a street large enough for a person to climb into to make repairs underneath the street. A manhole is usually covered by a lid. |
| music box |
a box containing a mechanical device that plays music. The music plays by winding a knob, lifting the lid of the box, or some other action. |
| Pandora |
the first woman, according to Greek mythology. Pandora opened the lid of a box out of curiosity and let all the evils fly out into the world. |
| top1 |
a cover, cap, or lid placed over or on something. [1/11 definitions] |
| twist |
When you twist the cap on a jar, you turn the cap so that it moves in a circle or part of a circle. People often twist a cap, lid, or handle to open something. [1/12 definitions] |
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