patch box

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Synonyms: watch box, match box, matchbox, patch bay, patch bolt

Antonyms: watch box, match box, matchbox, patch bay, patch bolt

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|historical|cosmetics}} A fancy box, generally with a mirror under the lid, for holding artificial [[beauty spot|beauty spots]], or ''patches'', worn on the face.
2. {{lb|en|firearms}} A lidded container fitted to a [[gun]] to hold the cloth patches used when shooting [[round shot]].

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