plural boxes
Definition of box
(Entry 1 of 6)
1
: a rigid typically rectangular container with or without a cover
a cigar box
: such as
a
: an open cargo container of a vehicle
b
: coffin
2
: the contents of a box especially as a measure of quantity
3
: an often small space, compartment, or enclosure: such as
a
: an enclosed group of seats for spectators (as in a theater or stadium)
b
: a cell for holding mail
c
: penalty box
d
: a driver's seat on a carriage or coach
4
: a box or boxlike container and its contents: such as
a
: a usually self-contained piece of electronic equipment
b
: television
c
: a signaling apparatus
alarm box
d
: an automobile transmission
e
British
: a gift in a box
f
: boom box
5
: a usually rectangular space that is frequently outlined or demarcated on a surface: such as
a
: a space on a page for printed matter or in which to make a mark
b
: any of six spaces on a baseball diamond where the batter, coaches, pitcher, and catcher stand
c
: the intersection of two roads especially when treated as an area where vehicles are prohibited from stopping because doing so would interfere with traffic flow
Don't block the box.
6
: the limitations of conventionality
trying to think outside the box
7
: a cubical building
8
British
: cup sense 5b
I like to use a pair of trousers which have a lot more room in them so that they give me far more freedom of movement. They also make it easier to put in a thigh pad and box.— Glenn Turner
9
: predicament, fix
box
verb (1)
boxed; boxing; boxes
Definition of box (Entry 2 of 6)
1
: to enclose in or as if in a box
2
: to hem in (someone, such as an opponent)
—usually used with in, out, or up boxed out the tackle
box
verb (2)
boxed; boxing; boxes
Definition of box (Entry 3 of 6)
: to fight with the fists : engage in boxing
1
: to hit (something, especially someone's ears) with the hand
2
: to engage in boxing with
box
noun (2)Definition of box (Entry 4 of 6)
: a punch or slap especially on the ear
box
noun (3)
plural box or boxes
Definition of box (Entry 5 of 6)
: an evergreen shrub or small tree (genus Buxus of the family Buxaceae, the box family) with opposite entire leaves and capsular fruits
especially
: a widely cultivated shrub (B. sempervirens) used for hedges, borders, and topiary figures
box
verb (3)
boxed; boxing; boxes
Definition of box (Entry 6 of 6)
: to name the 32 points of (the compass) in their order
—used figuratively in the phrase box the compass to describe making a complete reversal
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The first known use of box was before the 12th century
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