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