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UK
/bˈɒks/
]
[ US /ˈbɑks/ ]
[ US /ˈbɑks/ ]
NOUN
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separate partitioned area in a public place for a few people
the sentry stayed in his box to avoid the cold - evergreen shrubs or small trees
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a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
he rummaged through a box of spare parts -
private area in a theater or grandstand where a small group can watch the performance
the royal box was empty -
the driver's seat on a coach
an armed guard sat in the box with the driver -
a blow with the hand (usually on the ear)
I gave him a good box on the ear -
a rectangular drawing
the flowchart contained many boxes -
a predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible
his lying got him into a tight corner -
the quantity contained in a box
he gave her a box of chocolates -
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
VERB
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hit with the fist
I'll box your ears! - engage in a boxing match
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put into a box
box the gift, please
How To Use box In A Sentence
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