Definition of 'box'

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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"
      Synonyms: loge
3. the quantity contained in a box; "he gave her a box of chocolates"
      Synonyms: boxful
4. a predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible; "his lying got him into a tight corner"
      Synonyms: corner
5. a rectangular drawing; "the flowchart contained many boxes"
6. evergreen shrubs or small trees
      Synonyms: boxwood
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"
      Synonyms: box seat
9. separate partitioned area in a public place for a few people; "the sentry stayed in his box to avoid the cold"
10. a blow with the hand (usually on the ear); "I gave him a good box on the ear"

Verb

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

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