box
noun (1)
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Definition of box
(Entry 1 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
noun (2)Definition of box (Entry 2 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 : a box or boxlike container and its contents: such as
a British : a gift in a box
b : an automobile transmission
c : television
d : a signaling apparatus alarm box
e : a usually self-contained piece of electronic equipment
f : boom box
4 : 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 driver's seat on a carriage or coach
c : a cell for holding mail
d British : box stall
e : penalty box
5 : a usually rectangular space that is frequently outlined or demarcated on a surface: such as
a : any of six spaces on a baseball diamond where the batter, coaches, pitcher, and catcher stand
b : a space on a page for printed matter or in which to make a mark
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 : predicament, fix
7 : a cubical building
8 : the limitations of conventionality trying to think outside the box
9 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
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verb (1)Definition of box (Entry 3 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
noun (3)Definition of box (Entry 4 of 6)
: a punch or slap especially on the ear
box
verb (2)Definition of box (Entry 5 of 6)
1 : to hit (something, especially someone's ears) with the hand
2 : to engage in boxing with
: to fight with the fists : engage in boxing
box
verb (3)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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plural boxfuls
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Kids Definition of box
(Entry 1 of 4)
: an evergreen shrub or small tree used for hedges
box
nounKids Definition of box (Entry 2 of 4)
1 : a container usually having four sides, a bottom, and a cover
2 : the contents of a box Don't eat the whole box of candy!
3 : a four-sided shape on a piece of paper or computer screen Put an X in the box.
4 : an enclosed place for one or more persons a penalty box
box
verbKids Definition of box (Entry 3 of 4)
: to enclose in or as if in a box
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verbKids Definition of box (Entry 4 of 4)
: to fight with the fists
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