box

noun

  1. 1

    a blow with the hand (usually on the ear)

    I gave him a good box on the ear

  2. 2

    a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

    he rummaged through a box of spare parts

  3. 3

    separate partitioned area in a public place for a few people

    the sentry stayed in his box to avoid the cold

  4. 4

    private area in a theater or grandstand where a small group can watch the performance

    the royal box was empty

  5. 5

    the driver's seat on a coach

    an armed guard sat in the box with the driver

  6. 6

    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

  7. 7

    evergreen shrubs or small trees

  8. 8

    the quantity contained in a box

    he gave her a box of chocolates

  9. 9

    a rectangular drawing

    the flowchart contained many boxes

  10. 10

    a predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible

    his lying got him into a tight corner

verb

  1. 1

    engage in a boxing match

  2. 2

    hit with the fist

    I'll box your ears!

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