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safe-deposit

noun

a fireproof metal strongbox (usually in a bank) for storing valuables

• Hypernyms: ↑strongbox, ↑deedbox

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\\ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷\ adjective

: of, providing, or constituting a box or vault for the storage of valuables in safety

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/sayf"di poz'it/, adj.

providing safekeeping for valuables: a safe-deposit vault. Also, safety-deposit.

[1775-85, Amer.]

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safeˈ-deposit or safeˈty-deposit noun

A vault, etc providing safe storage for valuables

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Main Entry: ↑safe

Useful english dictionary. 2012.