"spitbox" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: spitboxes [plural]
Etymology: spit + box Etymology templates: {{compound|en|spit|box}} spit + box Head templates: {{en-noun}} spitbox (plural spitboxes)
  1. A vessel to receive spittle; a spittoon.
    Sense id: en-spitbox-en-noun-LR0t4TkS Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 54 46
  2. A barn where racehorses are tested for drugs.
    Sense id: en-spitbox-en-noun-i6VX-Hut Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 54 46

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