Meaning of 'box'

verb

to put into a box

Example: "Box the gift, please."

Synonyms: package

noun

a blow with the hand, usually on the ear

Example: "I gave them a good box on the ear."

noun

a (usually rectangular) container

noun

separate partitioned area in a public place for a few people

Example: "The sentry stayed in the box to avoid the cold."

noun

private area in a theater or grandstand where a small group can watch the performance

Example: "the royal box was empty"

Synonyms: loge

noun

the driver's seat on a coach

Example: "an armed guard sat in the box with the driver"

Synonyms: box seat

noun

any one of several designated areas on a ball field where the batter or catcher or coaches are positioned

Example: "the umpire warned the batter to stay in the batter's box"

noun

evergreen shrubs or small trees

Synonyms: boxwood

noun

the quantity contained in a box

Example: "I gave my friend a box of chocolates."

Synonyms: boxful

noun

a rectangular drawing

Example: "the flowchart contained many boxes"

noun

a predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible

Synonyms: corner

verb

to engage in a boxing match

Example: "I went to the arena to box."

verb

to hit with the fist

Example: "I'll box your ears if you don't stop it right now!"