scatola

Definitions of scatola
  1. noun
    a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
    synonyms: cassetta
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    arca
    (Judaism) sacred chest where the ancient Hebrews kept the two tablets containing the Ten Commandments
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    stecca
    a box made of cardboard; opens by flaps on top
    cofanetto, scrigno
    small and often ornate box for holding jewels or other valuables
    bara, cassa, cassa da morto, scrigno
    box in which a corpse is buried or cremated
    cassetta, cestello
    a rugged box (usually made of wood); used for shipping
    portapenne
    a box for holding pencils
    forziere
    a strongly made box for holding money or valuables; can be locked
    cassa
    a strongbox for holding cash
    cofano
    a chest especially for storing valuables
    cassa, cassaforte
    strongbox where valuables can be safely kept
    cassetta di sicurezza
    a fireproof metal strongbox (usually in a bank) for storing valuables
    forziere
    a chest filled with valuables
    type of:
    contenitore
    any object that can be used to hold things (especially a large metal boxlike object of standardized dimensions that can be loaded from one form of transport to another)
  2. noun
    the quantity contained in a box
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