Box — synonyms, box antonyms, definition

1. box (Noun) Brit

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box (Noun) — A (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid. ex. "he rummaged through a box of spare parts"

box (Noun) — Private area in a theatre or grandstand where a small group can watch the performance. ex. "the royal box was empty"

box (Noun) — The quantity contained in a box. ex. "he gave her a box of chocolates"

box (Noun) — A predicament from which a skilful or graceful escape is impossible. ex. "his lying got him into a tight box"

box (Noun) — A rectangular drawing. ex. "the flowchart contained many boxes"

box (Noun) — An evergreen shrub or tree (genus Buxus).

box (Noun) — Any one of several designated areas on a ball field where the batter, catcher or coaches are positioned. ex. "the umpire warned the batter to stay in the batter's box"

box (Noun) — The driver's seat on a coach. ex. "an armed guard sat in the box with the driver"

box (Noun) — Separate partitioned area in a public place for a few people. ex. "the sentry stayed in his box to avoid the cold"

box (Noun) — A blow with the hand (usually on the ear). ex. "I gave him a good box on the ear"

box (Noun) — (television) an electronic device that receives television signals and displays them on a screen.

box (Noun) — (soccer) rectangular area in front of the goal; if a defender fouls in this area the other side are given a penalty kick.

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2. box (Verb) Brit

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box (Verb) — Put into a box. ex. "box the gift, please"

box (Verb) — Hit with the fist. ex. "I'll box your ears!"

box (Verb) — (sport) engage in a boxing match.

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