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Synonyms for black box

Grammar : Noun

Définition of black box

Origin :
  • 1947, RAF slang for "navigational instruments;" later extended to any sort of apparatus that operates in a sealed container. Especially of flight recorders from c.1964.
  • noun flight data recorder
Example sentences :
  • On the subject of the black box Mrs. Damer's brain was turned.
  • Extract from : « Masterpieces of Mystery » by Various
  • He picked up the black box that generated his protective screen.
  • Extract from : « Mutineer » by Robert J. Shea
  • The redheaded man was crouching in the far corner of the black box.
  • Extract from : « Romance » by Joseph Conrad and F.M. Hueffer
  • The mathematician set the black box on the desk top and released the lid.
  • Extract from : « PRoblem » by Alan Edward Nourse
  • Connected with this arrangement, was a black box of many uses.
  • Extract from : « The Eternal Wall » by Raymond Zinke Gallun
  • "You'd better get some rest, Ned Vince," came the answer from the black box.
  • Extract from : « The Eternal Wall » by Raymond Zinke Gallun
  • The black box was now lying in the sand among the streaming plants.
  • Extract from : « Cully » by Jack Egan
  • She had been about to betray the secret of the black box up there in her room.
  • Extract from : « Sally Scott of the Waves » by Roy J. Snell
  • Springing to her feet, she dragged the black box from its hiding place.
  • Extract from : « Sally Scott of the Waves » by Roy J. Snell
  • It had lain beside the tankard and the money in the black box.
  • Extract from : « She Stands Accused » by Victor MacClure

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