cofre

Definitions of cofre
  1. noun
    box with a lid; used for storage; usually large and sturdy
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    examples:
    arca
    (Judaism) sacred chest where the ancient Hebrews kept the two tablets containing the Ten Commandments
    types:
    arca
    a chest especially for storing valuables
    caja de herramientas
    a box or chest or cabinet for holding hand tools
    type of:
    estuche
    a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
  2. noun
    box in which a corpse is buried or cremated
    synonyms: ataúd, caja, féretro
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    types:
    sarcófago
    a stone coffin (usually bearing sculpture or inscriptions)
    type of:
    estuche
    a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
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