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

  • (..) purposeful, excellent run from Henry. The captain leads them one step closer to European glory and Real Madrid have another nail in their coffin. Where's Beckham? Where's Ronaldo? Where's Raul? Where's Gavin Harris? The big names have to start stepping up for Real Madrid. (..)
    2007 Goal II: Living the Dream