box

noun (1)

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\ ˈbäks

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

e British : box stall

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)

transitive verb

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)

intransitive verb

: to fight with the fists : engage in boxing

transitive verb

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)

transitive verb

: 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