No. 12,676 in Russian
короба
"Короба" means "boxes" or "cartons" in English, typically referring to plural forms of rigid containers.
In a sentence
Я поставил книги в деревянный короб.
I put the books in the wooden box.
Короб used here refers to a box, specifically made of wood, highlighting its role as a container.
На дереве росли странные короба с плодами.
Strange pods with fruits grew on the tree.
Короба used here metaphorically or in specialized research contexts refers to fruits or pods, emphasizing their shape and enclosure nature.
Мы изучали древние короба, найденные на раскопках.
We studied ancient crates found during excavations.
Короба used in this way refers to ancient crates or receptacles, illustrating its usage in archaeological contexts.
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