setting-box
Definition
- Noun:
- Container for insect specimen boards: A "setting-box" is a box used to store and protect insect specimen boards, particularly in entomology (the study of insects). It is designed to keep the boards flat and prevent damage to the mounted insects.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The entomologist carefully placed the insect collection into the setting-box for transport. (A box for storing insect specimen boards.)
- Each setting-box is lined with cork to hold the pins of the specimens securely. (A container designed to protect mounted insects.)
Advanced Usage
- "setting-box" in entomology: This term is specialized and rarely used outside of scientific or museum contexts. It may also refer to a box used in the process of "setting" insects (arranging their wings and legs in a natural position for display).
- After the butterflies were set, they were placed in the setting-box to dry. (A box used during the preservation process.)
Variants and Related Words
- Setting board (n): a flat board with a groove used to position insect wings during preservation.
- The setting board is essential for preparing specimens for the setting-box. (A tool used in the same process.)
- Insect pin (n): a specialized pin used to mount insects.
- The pins are stored alongside the setting-box to keep the collection organized.
Synonyms
- Specimen box: a general term for a container used to store biological specimens.
- Collection case: a box or case designed to hold a scientific collection.
Related Idioms
- None commonly associated with this term, as it is highly technical.
Notes
- This is a compound word specific to entomology and is not used in everyday language. It is derived from the verb "to set" (to arrange or position) and "box" (a container).