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silent butler

/ˈsaɪlənt ˈbʌtlər/

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/ˈsaɪlənt ˈbʌtlər/formalobsolete
  • ruНебольшой ручной поднос с откидной крышкой, исторически использовавшийся для сбора крошек, пепла или мелкого мусора со стола или пола после еды.

A small handheld tray with a hinged lid, used historically for collecting crumbs, ashes, or small debris from a table or floor after a meal.

  1. A small container for collecting ash and crumbsC2formalbritish

    A small, often metal, container with a hinged lid, used to collect ash, crumbs, and other small debris from a table or floor.

    ruСовок для мусора

    • The butler used a silent butler to clear the table after dinner.
    • She emptied the ashtray into the silent butler.
    • A silent butler is a useful tool for keeping a dining room tidy.