hellbox

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English

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Etymology

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From hell +‎ box.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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hellbox (plural hellboxes)

  1. (printing, historical) A receptacle where cast metal sorts were thrown after printing.
  2. (military, slang) A blasting machine producing an electrical charge for a detonation.