(UK, regional, dated) A metal lunchbox .
(UK, regional, dated) A metal lunchbox .
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(UK) A medium-sized metal container with removable lid used to store biscuits and keep them fresh.
A tackle-box-turned-snack-box filled with compartmentalized snacks for road trips, picnics, flights, or stadium concessions where you've snuck in contraband. Cheese cubes, gummy bears, pretzels, grapes. TikTok-viral summer 2023; genuinely a great idea.
A container for transporting meals, especially lunch.
(Britain, India) A (light) midday meal or snack; luncheon.
(military slang, WWI) A tin hat.