tarbox

/ˈtɑrbɒks/

Definitions

1. noun

A box or container made of tarred wood or tarred planks, used for storing tar or other materials.

“The old sailing ship had a tarbox on its deck to store the tar used for caulking the hull.”

Synonyms

  • tar container
  • tarred box

Antonyms

  • unsealed container
  • untarred box