"farebox" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: fareboxes [plural]
Etymology: 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 fare. Synonyms: fare box
    Sense id: en-farebox-en-noun-m9eAQo59 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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