boxes

box[ baksis ]

• n.
  • 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"

    同义词：loge

  • the quantity contained in a box

    "he gave her a box of chocolates"

    同义词：boxful

  • a predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible

    同义词：corner

  • a rectangular drawing

    "the flowchart contained many boxes"

  • evergreen shrubs or small trees

    同义词：boxwood

  • 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"

  • the driver's seat on a coach

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

    同义词：box seat

  • separate partitioned area in a public place for a few people

    "the sentry stayed in his box to avoid the cold"

  • a blow with the hand (usually on the ear)

    "I gave him a good box on the ear"

• v.
  • put into a box

    "box the gift, please"

    同义词：package

  • hit with the fist

    "I'll box your ears!"

  • engage in a boxing match