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box

Dictionary definition · box

noun

  1. a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid"he rummaged through a box of spare parts"
  2. private area in a theater or grandstand where a small group can watch the performance"the royal box was empty"
  3. the quantity contained in a box"he gave her a box of chocolates"
  4. a predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible"his lying got him into a tight corner"
  5. a rectangular drawing"the flowchart contained many boxes"
  6. evergreen shrubs or small trees
  7. any one of several designated areas on a ball field where the batter or catcher or coaches are positioned"the umpire warned the batter to stay in the batter's box"
  8. the driver's seat on a coach"an armed guard sat in the box with the driver"
  9. separate partitioned area in a public place for a few people"the sentry stayed in his box to avoid the cold"

verb

  1. put into a box"box the gift, please"
  2. hit with the fist"I'll box your ears!"
  3. engage in a boxing match

Similar words

packagelogeboxfulcornerboxwoodbox seat

Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).