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coffer

noun

/ˈkɔːfər/

Meaning

A strongbox or small chest for holding valuables, often used metaphorically for funds or financial reserves.

The city's coffers were drained after the costly project.

fill the coffers

treasury, strongbox, chest, fund, reserve

debt, deficit, poverty

public coffers, state coffers, company coffers, fill coffers

skillful and subtle handling of a situation

Electrical devices and machines used in households for daily tasks and convenience.

a step or set of steps leading from one level to another

a venomous snake with a hood that can be spread when threatened

Money paid for work or a service.

A strong effect or influence; the action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another.