Definisjon av jack-in-the-box

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Noun

jack-in-the-box - plaything consisting of a toy clown that jumps out of a box when the lid is opened
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Substantiv

jack-in-the-box - Children’s toy where a figure pop pops out of a small box.
jack-in-the-box - A con-man who deceived tradesmen by substituting empty boxes for others full of money.

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  • jack-in-the-box
    A children's toy that outwardly consists of a box with a crank. When the crank is turned, it plays a melody. At the end of a tune there is a "surprise", the lid pops open and a figure, usually a clown or jester, pops out of the box.

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