Phrase guide
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noun
A kind of puzzle made of interlocking pieces that must be disassembled and reassembled.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A senseless situation.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively, idiomatic
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noun
intricate or ingenious puzzle consisting of boxes within boxes
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: puzzle
History
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