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Coffin
01
a long, narrow box, typically made of wood, in which a dead body is buried or cremated
Examples
The mourners gathered around the coffin to pay their respects.
The coffin was lowered into the grave during the ceremony.
to coffin
01
to enclose or place something within a coffin
Examples
The undertaker coffined the body with great care before the funeral.
The ancient king was coffined in a lavishly decorated sarcophagus.
