pillbox

/ˈpɪlˌbɑks/
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Other forms: pillboxes

Definitions of pillbox
  1. noun
    a small case for holding pills
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    type of:
    case
    a portable container for carrying several objects
  2. noun
    a small enclosed gun emplacement (usually of fortified concrete)
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    type of:
    gun emplacement, weapons emplacement
    an emplacement for a gun
  3. noun
    a small round woman's hat
    synonyms: toque, turban
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    type of:
    millinery, woman's hat
    hats for women; the wares sold by a milliner
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