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tomb

/tuːm/ /tum/

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noun

A small building (or "vault") for the remains of the dead, with walls, a roof, and (if it is to be used for more than one corpse) a door. It may be partly or wholly in the ground (except for its entrance) in a cemetery, or it may be inside a church proper or in its crypt. Single tombs may be permanently sealed; those for families (or other groups) have doors for access whenever needed.

Examples :

"The family placed their grandfather's ashes in a small, ornate tomb in the cemetery. "

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noun

A pit in which the dead body of a human being is deposited; a grave.

Examples :

"The archaeologist carefully brushed dirt away from the ancient tomb. "

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noun

One who keeps secrets.

Examples :

"My brother is a real tomb; he never tells anyone what's going on in our family. "

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verb

Examples :

"The farmer will tomb the old seed potatoes in the compost bin. "

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