"farebox" meaning in All languages combined

See farebox on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: fareboxes [plural]
Etymology: From fare + box. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|fare|box}} fare + box Head templates: {{en-noun}} farebox (plural fareboxes)
  1. A box into which passengers drop their bus or train fare. Synonyms: fare box
    Sense id: en-farebox-en-noun-rppUMRP4 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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Alternative forms

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