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jack-in-the-box
(jak′in t̸hə bäks′)
noun pl. jack-in-the-boxes
a toy consisting of a box from which a little figure on a spring jumps up when the lid is lifted
also jack-in-a-box
See jack-in-the-box in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun pl. jack-in-the-box·es or jacks-in-the-box (jăksˈ-)
A toy consisting of a clownlike puppet that springs out of a box when the lid is activated.
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