false bottom

Frequency: 4.50.8 per million words

Refers to a concealed or secondary bottom in a container, often used for smuggling or hiding items.

bottomADJECTIVE + bottom (lowest part of sth)

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Examples (10)

  • The customs officer found the contraband hidden beneath a false bottom in the suitcase.
  • She kept her grandmother's diary in a keepsake box with a false bottom.
  • The magician's trick worked because the hat had a clever false bottom.
  • He built a drawer with a false bottom to hide important documents.
  • Investigators suspected the shipping container had a false bottom to conceal illegal goods.
  • My new travel bag features a false bottom for stashing my passport and extra cash.
  • The antique chest was heavier than expected, revealing a false bottom when lifted.
  • During the inspection, they tapped the floor of the vehicle, listening for a false bottom.
  • The instructions showed how to create a false bottom in the toy box for a secret compartment.
  • It's a common trick to use a false bottom in a drawer to fool thieves.