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