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box
(b/A/ks )

noun (n)

  • a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid(noun.artifact)
    Example:
    He rummaged through a box of spare parts.
    source: wordnet30
  • private area in a theater or grandstand where a small group can watch the performance(noun.artifact)
    Example:
    The royal box was empty.
    Synonym:
    loge
    source: wordnet30
  • the quantity contained in a box(noun.quantity)
    Example:
    He gave her a box of chocolates.
    Synonym:
    boxful
    source: wordnet30
  • a predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible(noun.state)
    Synonym:
    corner
    source: wordnet30
  • a rectangular drawing(noun.shape)
    Example:
    The flowchart contained many boxes.
    source: wordnet30
  • evergreen shrubs or small trees(noun.plant)
    Synonym:
    boxwood
    source: wordnet30
  • any one of several designated areas on a ball field where the batter or catcher or coaches are positioned(noun.artifact)
    Example:
    The umpire warned the batter to stay in the batter's box.
    source: wordnet30
  • the driver's seat on a coach(noun.artifact)
    Example:
    An armed guard sat in the box with the driver.
    Synonym:
    box seat
    source: wordnet30
  • separate partitioned area in a public place for a few people(noun.artifact)
    Example:
    The sentry stayed in his box to avoid the cold.
    source: wordnet30
  • a blow with the hand (usually on the ear)(noun.act)
    Example:
    I gave him a good box on the ear.
    source: wordnet30
  • A tree or shrub, flourishing in different parts of the world. The common box (Buxus sempervirens) has two varieties, one of which, the dwarf box (B. suffruticosa), is much used for borders in gardens. The wood of the tree varieties, being very hard and smooth, is extensively used in the arts, as by turners, engravers, mathematical instrument makers, etc.(noun)
    source: webster1913
  • A receptacle or case of any firm material and of various shapes.(noun)
    source: webster1913
  • A blow on the head or ear with the hand.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • put into a box(verb.contact)
    Example:
    Box the gift, please.
    Synonym:
    package
    Antonym:
    unbox
    source: wordnet30
  • hit with the fist(verb.contact)
    Example:
    I'll box your ears!.
    source: wordnet30
  • engage in a boxing match(verb.contact)
    source: wordnet30
  • To inclose in a box.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To fight with the fist; to combat with, or as with, the hand or fist; to spar.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To strike with the hand or fist, especially to strike on the ear, or on the side of the head.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To boxhaul.(verb)
    source: webster1913

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