killing box

noun

An enclosure for killing an animal (by various means), as in an abattoir or a kill shelter.

Meanings

nounkilling box (plural killing boxes)

plural killing boxes

  1. An enclosure for killing an animal (by various means), as in an abattoir or a kill shelter.
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APA

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Chicago

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