English Explanatory Dictionary

squeeze box

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An accordion or concertina.
  2. A box with an adjustable opening used by cavers to practise crawling through tight spaces.
  3. A container that fits tightly around an animal to immobilize it for medical treatment, transportation, etc.
  4. Synonym of hugbox (“a therapeutic device”).

Pronunciation

/ˈskwiːzbɒks/ /ˈskwizbɑks/ en-au-squeeze box.ogg

Word forms

squeeze box squeeze boxes squeezebox

Etymology

From squeeze + box.

Synonyms

hugbox

Derived words

squeezeboxer
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