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container

con·tain·er [ kən táynər ] (plural con·tain·ers)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. object used to hold something: an object such as a box, jar, or bottle that is used to hold something, especially when it is being stored or transported

2. box for cargo: a large metal box of a standard size into which goods are packed so that they can be transported securely and efficiently from departure point to destination by road, sea, or rail, without having to be repacked

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