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dustbox

noun

Definition of dustbox 

1 : a box used to hold or collect dust: such as

a : a box containing sand or powder (as for drying ink)

b : dustbin

c : dust chamber

2 : the part of a box strike that encloses the opening thus concealing the jamb

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