Definition of box

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box - 14 definitions

- noun
1. box -- a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid; "he rummaged through a box of spare parts"
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2. box -- private area in a theater or grandstand where a small group can watch the performance; "the royal box was empty"
synonyms: loge
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3. box -- the quantity contained in a box; "he gave her a box of chocolates"
synonyms: boxful
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4. corner -- a predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible; "his lying got him into a tight corner"
synonyms: corner
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5. box -- a rectangular drawing; "the flowchart contained many boxes"
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6. box -- evergreen shrubs or small trees
synonyms: boxwood
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7. box -- 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"
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8. box -- the driver's seat on a coach; "an armed guard sat in the box with the driver"
synonyms: box seat
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9. box -- separate partitioned area in a public place for a few people; "the sentry stayed in his box to avoid the cold"
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10. box -- a blow with the hand (usually on the ear); "I gave him a good box on the ear"
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- verb
11. box -- put into a box; "box the gift, please"
synonyms: package
antonyms: unbox -- remove from a box; "unbox the presents"
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12. box -- hit with the fist; "I'll box your ears!"
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13. box -- engage in a boxing match
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14. box, boxed -- to put in a box
synonyms: boxed, boxes
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Antonyms
unbox -- remove from a box; "unbox the presents"

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