"grab box" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: grab boxes [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} grab box (plural grab boxes)
  1. (historical, US) A box having a small opening in the top through which individuals can (usually for a small amount of money) reach to retrieve an unknown trinket. A common feature of some fairs. Tags: US, historical Synonyms: grab-box Related terms: grab bag
    Sense id: en-grab_box-en-noun-AkQpZ4cR Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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