This is the 8951st most frequent Polish word.
skrzynia
Chest; box; crate.
Here, 'skrzynia' refers to a large container, particularly a chest that holds items.
Skrzynia była pełna złotych monet.
The chest was full of golden coins.
In this instance, 'skrzynia' metaphorically refers to a part of a vehicle that encloses components, commonly the hood covering the engine.
Silnik samochodu znajduje się pod skrzynią.
The car's engine is located under the hood.
Here, 'skrzynia' denotes a functional box specifically crafted for holding tools or instruments.