box
noun
- 1
a blow with the hand (usually on the ear)
I gave him a good box on the ear
- 2
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
he rummaged through a box of spare parts
- 3
separate partitioned area in a public place for a few people
the sentry stayed in his box to avoid the cold
- 4
private area in a theater or grandstand where a small group can watch the performance
the royal box was empty
- 5
the driver's seat on a coach
an armed guard sat in the box with the driver
- 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
evergreen shrubs or small trees
- 8
the quantity contained in a box
he gave her a box of chocolates
- 9
a rectangular drawing
the flowchart contained many boxes
- 10
a predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible
his lying got him into a tight corner
verb
- 1
engage in a boxing match
- 2
hit with the fist
I'll box your ears!
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