box

Nouns

• (n) a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
  • he rummaged through a box of spare parts
• (n) private area in a theater or grandstand where a small group can watch the performance
  • the royal box was empty
  loge,
• (n) the quantity contained in a box
  • he gave her a box of chocolates
  boxful,
• (n) a predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible
  • his lying got him into a tight corner
  corner,
• (n) a rectangular drawing
  • the flowchart contained many boxes
• (n) evergreen shrubs or small trees boxwood,
• (n) any one of several designated areas on a ball field where the batter or catcher or coaches are positioned
  • the umpire warned the batter to stay in the batter's box
• (n) the driver's seat on a coach
  • an armed guard sat in the box with the driver
  box seat,
• (n) separate partitioned area in a public place for a few people
  • the sentry stayed in his box to avoid the cold
• (n) a blow with the hand (usually on the ear)
  • I gave him a good box on the ear

Verbs

• (v) put into a box
  • box the gift, please
  package,
• (v) hit with the fist
  • I'll box your ears!
• (v) engage in a boxing match

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