coffin

Definition

  • noun: a box in which a dead person is buried
  • noun: a box or chest for burying a corpse
  • verb: to enclose in or as if in a coffin
  • synonyms: basket, box, casket

Examples

  • Every mistake is one more 'nail in the coffin' of his professional baseball career.

  • The lawyers put another 'nail in her coffin' today.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Yeah, but not now. When I say something funny. Like, okay. What's the difference between my mother and a disruptive expulsion of germs? One's a coughin' fit and the other fits a coffin! That's an example of a funny thing. Thank you. Let's try again. Hey, Mom. What's the difference between (..)
    2018 TvShow: BoJack Horseman Title: Free Churro Season: 5 Episode 6