Definition

A container used for holding broken or discarded pieces of type in printing.

Example

The printer emptied the hellbox to make room for new type.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a hellbox in a printing shop?

Yeah, it's where they throw all the broken type, right?

Exactly! I found it interesting how they manage those mistakes.

It is fascinating — it shows how much effort goes into printing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'hellbox' is a compound formed from 'hell' (from Old English 'hell', meaning a place of torment or the underworld) and 'box' (from Old English 'box', meaning a container or enclosure). The term 'hellbox' refers to a container or device associated with punishment or torment, often used in a figurative sense.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'box' that holds something tormenting or punishing, which helps you remember that 'hellbox' refers to a place or device associated with suffering.

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