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jack-in-the-box
/dʒˈækɪnðəbˈɑːks/
jacks-in-the-box
Jack-in-the-box
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scatola a sorpresa, jack-in-the-box
a classic toy that features a surprise element, with a figure, often a clown or puppet, hidden inside a box, and when the crank is turned, the figure pops up with a "jack-in-the-box" sound, providing delight and surprise for children
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stato di animatezza
inanimato
composizione morfologica
composto
numerabile
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jack-in-the-boxes
Esempi
For his birthday, I gave him a classic jack-in-the-box as a nostalgic gift.
Per il suo compleanno, gli ho regalato un classico jack-in-the-box come regalo nostalgico.
