brainbox

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brainbox

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Etymology

From brain +‎ box.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbɹeɪn(ˌ)bɒks/

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Noun

brainbox (plural brainboxes)

2. The cavity of the skull in which the brain is contained.

   Synonyms: braincase, brainpan, neurocranium

   Holonyms: skull, cranium < head

   • 1985, J.D. McDonald, Australian Birds: A Popular Guide to Bird Life, Sydney: Reed Books, page 142:

     The compromise was to use as much of the skull as possible by pushing the eyes in towards the centre, and relegating the brain box to the rear.

4. (slang) The skull; the head.

   Synonyms: brain bucket, noggin, belfry; see also Thesaurus:head

6. (slang) A very intelligent person.

   Synonyms: brain, brainiac, egghead; see also Thesaurus:intelligent person, Thesaurus:genius

Translations

brainiac — see brainiac