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Workbox

Noun (Sense 1):

A small portable box or case used for storing and organizing tools, materials, or supplies for work.

Sample Sentence:

I always keep my sewing needles and threads in a workbox to ensure they are easily accessible.

Noun (Sense 2):

In sewing, a workbox refers to a small container with compartments used to store sewing notions like threads, scissors, and buttons.

Sample Sentence:

The seamstress placed all her sewing essentials neatly in the workbox before starting her project.

Noun (Sense 3):

Historically, a workbox was a small decorative container used for storing personal items or treasures.

Sample Sentence:

The antique workbox displayed intricate carvings and was believed to have belonged to a royal family.

Noun (Sense 4):

In certain cultural contexts, a workbox may refer to a designated space or desk where work tasks are performed.

Sample Sentence:

The writer sat diligently at her workbox, surrounded by books and notepads, to tackle her latest novel.