COFFIN


Meaning of COFFIN in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ kɒfɪn, AM kɔ:fɪn ]

( coffins)

1.

A coffin is a box in which a dead body is buried or cremated.

N-COUNT

2.

If you say that one thing is a nail in the coffin of another thing, you mean that it will help bring about its end or failure.

A fine would be the final nail in the coffin of the airline.

PHRASE : oft PHR of n

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