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box > 13 senses
NOUN1boxA (usually rectangular) container
2box, logePrivate area in a theater or grandstand where a small group can watch the performance
3box, boxfulThe quantity contained in a box
4box, cornerA predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible
5boxA rectangular drawing
6box, boxwoodEvergreen shrubs or small trees
7boxAny one of several designated areas on a ball field where the batter or catcher or coaches are positioned
8box, box seatThe driver's seat on a coach
9boxSeparate partitioned area in a public place for a few people
10boxA blow with the hand (usually on the ear)
VERB1box, packagePut into a box
2boxHit with the fist
3boxEngage in a boxing match
box > pronunciation
Soundsbaa'ks
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box > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA (usually rectangular) container. May have a lid.
Examples"he rummaged through a box of spare parts"
Partsbase; lid
Narrowerballot box; bandbox; carton; casket, jewel casket; cereal box; chest; cigar box; coffin, casket; crate; flat; hod; mailbox, letter box; matchbox; paintbox; pencil box, pencil case; playbox, play-box; poor box, alms box, mite box; pyxis; shoebox; snuffbox; strongbox, deedbox; tinderbox; tuck box; window box
Broadercontainer
Verbsbox
box > noun 2, artifact
MeaningPrivate area in a theater or grandstand where a small group can watch the performance.
Examples"the royal box was empty"
Synonymsloge
Part ofbalcony
Partsbox seat
Narrowerskybox
Broadercompartment
box > noun 3, quantity
MeaningThe quantity contained in a box.
Examples"he gave her a box of chocolates"
Synonymsboxful
Broadercontainerful
box > noun 4, state
MeaningA predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible.
Synonymscorner
Broaderpredicament, quandary, plight
box > noun 5, shape
MeaningA rectangular drawing.
Examples"the flowchart contained many boxes"
Broaderrectangle
box > noun 6, plant
MeaningEvergreen shrubs or small trees.
Synonymsboxwood
Member ofBuxus, genus Buxus
Narrowercommon box, European box, Buxus sempervirens
Broadershrub, bush
Substancesboxwood, Turkish boxwood
box > noun 7, artifact
MeaningAny 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"
Part ofball field, baseball field, diamond
Narrowerbatter's box
Broaderarea
box > noun 8, artifact
MeaningThe driver's seat on a coach.
Examples"an armed guard sat in the box with the driver"
Synonymsbox seat
Part ofcoach, four-in-hand, coach-and-four
Broaderseat
box > noun 9, artifact
MeaningSeparate partitioned area in a public place for a few people.
Examples"the sentry stayed in his box to avoid the cold"
Narrowerjury box; press box; witness box, witness stand
Broadercompartment
box > noun 10, act
MeaningA blow with the hand (usually on the ear).
Examples"I gave him a good box on the ear"
Broaderblow
Verbsbox; box
box > verb 1, contact
MeaningPut into a box.
PatternSomebody ----s something
ModelThey box the goods
Examples"box the gift, please"
Synonymspackage
Broaderencase, incase, case
Contraryunbox
Nounsboxing; boxer; box
box > verb 2, contact
MeaningHit with the fist.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody
ModelThe fighter managed to box his opponent
Examples"I'll box your ears!"
Broaderhit
Nounsbox; boxing; boxer
box > verb 3, contact
MeaningEngage in a boxing match.
PatternSomebody ----s
ModelSam and Sue box; Sam cannot box Sue
Categorysport, athletics
Narrowerspar; prizefight; shadowbox
Broaderfight, struggle
Nounsbox; boxing; boxer

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