Definition of box spring
: a bedspring that consists of spiral springs attached to a foundation and enclosed in a cloth-covered frame
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Use the nozzle attachments to go over the top, sides, and box spring, sucking dust and gunk out of the crevices and welting.
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Last year, federal authorities also seized about $20 million in cash hidden inside a mattress box spring in a Westborough apartment used by Brazilian national Cleber Rene Rizerio Rocha, who was charged with conspiracy to commit money laundering.
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Two guns were also found: one, loaded, under Spadafore’s pillow and another between the mattress and the box spring, prosecutors said in the filing.
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According to the report, a knife and wallet were discovered between the mattress and box spring of the bed inside the apartment.
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Look for hypoallergenic comforters, pillow covers, and a cover that zips around your mattress and box spring, like the Utopia Bedding hypoallergenic mattress cover.
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There was garbage and a box spring inside of the closet and garbage piled on the dresser.
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Like the others listed here, this mattress will work with a variety of bases, including box springs, slatted or gridded platforms, or mechanical/adjustable bedframes.
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These covers can be so effective that the AAAAI specifically recommends people with allergies encase their mattress, pillows, and even box spring.
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First Known Use of box spring
1865
BOX SPRING Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of box spring for English Language Learners
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: a wide, flat box that is filled with metal springs and covered with cloth and that is put under a mattress for support
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