Snuffbox
noun
A small box or case used to carry snuff, a type of tobacco.
He carried his grandfather's antique snuffbox in his pocket.
Often appears as...
- antique snuffbox
- small snuffbox
noun
A small hollow area at the base of the thumb where a doctor might feel for the pulse.
The doctor pressed his fingers to the patient's snuffbox to feel the radial pulse.
Often appears as...
- radial pulse in snuffbox
- swollen snuffbox
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A small box or case used to carry snuff, a type of tobacco.
He carried his grandfather's antique snuffbox in his pocket.
Often appears as...
- antique snuffbox
- small snuffbox
noun
A small hollow area at the base of the thumb where a doctor might feel for the pulse.
The doctor pressed his fingers to the patient's snuffbox to feel the radial pulse.
Often appears as...
- radial pulse in snuffbox
- swollen snuffbox
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Item
Learn about its historical use to appreciate cultural references.
In historical dramas, characters often have a snuffbox as a symbol of status.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Description
Visualize its small, portable size ideal for a pocket or purse.
She admired the intricate designs on the tiny snuffbox.
Pro Tip 3/3Material Matters
Notice the material (silver, wood) to infer value or time period.
The wooden snuffbox seemed like a relic from the 19th century.
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