Phrase guide

shooting box

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A box in which shooting or hunting equipment is stored.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A small house in the country for use in the shooting season.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: hunting box

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

a small country house used by hunters during the shooting season

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: shooting lodge

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: country house

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