Definition of shadowbox
intransitive verb
:to box with an imaginary opponent especially as a form of training
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Examples of shadowbox in a Sentence
He was shadowboxing to stay in shape.
Recent Examples of shadowbox from the Web
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But Mayweather, a shadow of himself, plays defense when shadowboxing.
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Michael Gonzalez, 46, owner of Verde Flowers on Lincoln Avenue was shadowboxing on a recent afternoon.
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In front of Somerset Station stood Joe Aster, shadowboxing in sandals, a softball shirt, and Buddy Holly glasses.
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WASHINGTON — The simmering Senate debate over health care is about to to go from shadowboxing to the real thing.
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Comey didn’t outright accuse Trump of obstruction, and neither Trump nor Kasowitz explicitly denied that Trump obstructed, but the two parties are shadowboxing around that question.
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Entering the stage in darkness and shadowboxing in silhouette was the easiest part, letting my punch combinations blend into the rhythm of the music.
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First Known Use of shadowbox
1924
shadow box
noun
Definition of shadow box
:a shallow enclosing case usually with a glass front in which something is set for protection and display
First Known Use of shadow box
1891
SHADOWBOX Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of shadowbox for English Language Learners
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: to box with an imaginary opponent as a form of training
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