August 31, 201610 yr comment_70962 We all know what a box is, thought I did. When I started turning on my mini lathe. I discovered that those experienced guys and gals called a round container w/lid a box. ?? Ok, I can go with that............. can anyone tell why a round container is a box? A box is not round.......or is it? Report
August 31, 201610 yr comment_70964 right out of the dictionary.. 1... a container, case, or receptacle, usually rectangular, of wood, metal, cardboard, etc., and often with a lid or removable cover... 2... any enclosing, protective case or housing... Report
August 31, 20169 yr comment_70984 Well, boxing rings are square, but the bouts themselves are in rounds. Same reasoning, I'd guess. Dave Report
August 31, 20169 yr comment_70986 I think it's because we are basically lazy and when we're talking about our work it's easier to say "box" than, container or coffer or portmanteau Steve Report
August 31, 20169 yr comment_70987 I was thinking it could be called a jar but it is not made of glass or earthenware. jar1 [jahr] SpellSyllables Examples Word Origin See more synonyms on Thesaurus.com noun 1. a broad-mouthed container, usually cylindrical and of glass orearthenware: a cookie jar. Edited August 31, 20169 yr by HandyDan Report
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